Administrative Assistant I

Posting Number S06727P Position Title Administrative Assistant I Department Student Activities Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule

• Occasional evening and weekend work for special events.

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $40,699 Pay Basis Monthly Job Summary Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Addresses and resolves routine problems within the business or academic unit; apply internal and external policies and procedures during the resolution of problems.
• Serves as a liaison between the business or academic unit and internal and external clients.
• Creates routine correspondence (i.e., letters, emails, course syllabi etc.); submits e-forms; maintains files and records.
• Manages and maintains department and/or manager’s calendars; organizes schedules and meetings.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares expense vouchers and expense reimbursements.
• May perform one or more of the following: reconcile departmental financial accounts; review and approve financial transactions including vouchers, deposits, transfer of funds, and reconciliation of Procard account.
• May perform one or more of the following: act as timekeeper, maintain employee records, track annual appointments for the business or academic unit, etc.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience providing secretarial or administrative support or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, General Studies, or Business.
• Experience with department budgets.
• Experience processing basic financial transactions.
• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Experience with University of Texas at Arlington policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Skilled in written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to resolving routine problems and make decisions.
• Ability to draft, read and comprehend a variety of correspondence.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize work.
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Skilled in researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational, financial, and statistical data and materials.
• Skilled in applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate policies, procedures, and protocols .

Other Requirements

• May be required to drive a 15-passenger van.
• The work environment is a center of student activity for the campus, and as such involves fast pace, frequent interruptions, and daily contact with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• The environment involves balancing different priorities and a quick response to unexpected situations.

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA CBC Requirement