Job Posting Title:
Administrative Associate, Department of Psychology----
Hiring Department:
Department of Psychology----
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:
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To assist in the day-to-day operations of the Department of Psychology by providing administrative support for faculty, staff, and students.
ResponsibilitiesWorkday Processing: Assist the department with recruitment and hiring process for all staff and student positions in the department. Process appointments using the Workday system; create job postings; write offer letters; process electronic Background Checks, I-9s, and Visa requests; costing allocation changes; gather performance appraisals for grant personnel receiving benefits; assist with business processes for merit raises and salary increases for grant personnel; process payouts at termination; process assignment changes, reclassifications, and reappointments.Client Guidance: Assists the department in providing general department management. Review internal processes to ensure that they are in keeping with university, state, and federal procedures and laws. Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and students on policies and procedures relevant to their positions.Business Office Backup: Serve as backup for general Psychology Business Office duties (checking and approving electronic documents, processing package tracking, greeting Business Office visitors, delivering departmental and University information, servicing copiers and printers, helping set up and take down events, sorting mail).Other related functions as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree and one year of experience at the Administrative Assistant level, or high school graduation or GED and five years of clerical experience, including one year of experience at the Administrative Assistant level.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Attention to detail and ability to handle concurrent projects, organize priorities, and meet deadlines.Ability to take initiative and work as a team member without day-to-day supervision.Professional demeanor in written and interpersonal communications.Discretion and confidentiality in business dealings.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
$48,000 + depending on qualifications
Working ConditionsMay work around standard office conditions.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Use of manual dexterity.Climbing of stairs.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest
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 into 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:
E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [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 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.