Job Posting Title:
Temporary Administrative Assistant -TX Global (UTemps)----
Hiring Department:
UTemp Pool----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX----
Job Details:
Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. Please, no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this assignment is May 31, 2026. This temporary assignment may transition to regular status.
The Administrative Associate provides essential administrative and financial support for a variety of global experiential learning initiatives, including the President’s Award for Global Learning, Take the World by the Horns (TWBH) first semester abroad program, Global Career Launch customized internships, and other experiential learning opportunities. This role also supports academic cluster work through outreach to specific schools and colleges and assists with other assigned initiatives.
Track program expenditures, manage program budgets, and facilitate financial requests. Process program-related payments to various vendors, faculty/departments, and students, utilizing UT DEFINE, Workday, Point Plus, and FRMS software. Locate, investigate, research, and resolve challenges as they arise that pertain to accounting-related matters. Administer, track and reconcile pro-card and travel cards. Update, modify, and record accounting entries into Excel program budgets as needed. Report on program financial activity each month by reconciling transactions against budgeted program line items. Process payments to individuals, campus departments, and external (domestic and international) entities using UT DEFINE and related systems. Create purchase orders and PO change orders when needed.
Promptly resolve financial issues as they arise from vendors, central accounting office, students, faculty, and other departments as needed. Serve as the back-up contact to the President’s Award for Global Learning Senior Program Coordinator to faculty, program participants, providers, vendors, and campus departments on financial-related matters. Communicate financial-related issues and updates to team leadership and Texas Global accounting team on a regular basis.
Assist in all aspects of the planning and execution of small and large-scale events for students, faculty and staff. Manage on-site logistics, including room reservations, equipment set-up, food orders, etc. Assist with answering student questions via email for experiential programs including the President’s Award for Global Learning, Take the World by the Horns, and Global Career Launch Assist with tracking student pre-departure compliance for experiential programs.
Provide administrative support for travel coordination; survey administration and data collection; marketing and outreach; and general correspondence. Participate in Education Abroad staff meetings, special projects, and committees, including office-wide strategic planning and policy development. Support and contribute to the promotion of programs relevant to a cluster of academic units including, but not limited to reciprocal exchange, affiliated, faculty-led and internship/experiential.
Work directly with assigned academic units to successfully advise students in those units, integrate education abroad into academic degree plans, develop a strong understanding of the academic structure of degree plans and departmental goals related to internationalization, identify opportunities for academic collaborations, and conduct activities supporting mutual goals.
Demonstration in application materials and interview of the following competencies, typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience. Effective problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high volume, environment. Strong analytical skills and organizational abilities. Ability to be diplomatic, composed and proactive in varied interactions. Excellent professional demeanor. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Commitment to high quality and efficient customer service to faculty, staff and external partners. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Experience working with The University of Texas at Austin policies, procedures and accounting systems. Experience working with university students and faculty members. Experience studying or living outside of the U.S.
$22
Business casual attire
20 hours per week - scheduled to be coordinated with supervisor
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.