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Administrative Associate

The University of Texas at Austin
flexible benefit account, sick time, tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan, employee discount
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
May 01, 2024
Job Posting Title: Administrative Associate ---- Hiring Department: CREO-Campus Real Estate Office ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: and . Purpose This role will play a key part in coordinating many of the activities involved in advancing the CREO - Campus Real Estate mission. Successful applicant must be able to communicate exceptionally with co-workers, UT and UT System departments, supervisors, and the general public. Responsibilities Assist Director of Real Estate and real estate staff with transactions and projects as assigned. Receive, route, and ensure resolution of inquiries and questions related to real estate assets, and office administrative and procedural problems. Efficiently organize own work, coordinate projects, set priorities, adhere to deadlines, follow up on assignments with minimal direction with attentive listening skills. Assist in the review, processing, and reporting of real estate lease payments to and from UT, including monthly account receivables and payables. Assist with the tracking of, and compliance with internal and external reporting obligations and deadlines. Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of departmental records and correspondence for portfolio of assets. Draft and send correspondence and memoranda. Communicate exceptionally with co-workers, UT and UT System departments, supervisors, the board office, the general public, and others effectively exchanging or conveying information as required. Attend meetings, take minutes, procure office supplies, and complete other assigned tasks through established processes and procedures. File Board of Regents minutes once they have been posted and document agenda items that have been approved. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Real Estate. Required Qualifications High School or equivalent education and experience in related field of work. Experience performing moderate to complex administrative and clerical functions. Experience as administrative support for a Director and/or Senior Management level. Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint programs. Experience with bookkeeping functions. Professional demeanor. Experience with performing basic research, and report to, or recommend solutions to the Director of Real Estate. Competencies: Effective Communication - Interpersonal Relationships - Clerical Experience - Listening - Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Initiative - Problem Solving - Decision Making and Critical Thinking Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Five plus years experience performing complex administrative and clerical functions. Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively relate and interact with the university community. Knowledge of UT at Austin's policies and procedures. Knowledge of basic lease terms. Experience with Monday.com, in addition to those listed in required such as SharePoint. Driving Required This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing). Salary Range $52,000 Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- 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. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,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. ---- 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. ---- 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 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. ---- 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: [PDF] [PDF] [PDF] [PDF] ---- 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 . The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.