Administrative Assistant I Job Listing at UT Dallas in Richardson, TX (Job ID 30322)

Description

The Administrative Assistant I will be responsible for managing the front/welcome desk at the International Center and providing operational support to the Finance and Administration team.

The Administrative Assistant I (AAI) will provide administrative support to the International Center (IC) and play an integral role in ensuring smooth day to day business operations.
The Ideal candidate will be a self-starter who brings enthusiasm and a positive attitude, takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities, and requires minimal supervision.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and two years office administration or project management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with two or more years of work experience as a receptionist in higher education or similar customer service role.

Proficiency using Office 365 suite (particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to IC units with efficiency and professionalism.
• Directing telephone, email, and in-person inquiries to appropriate IC team member.
• Achieving a high level of customer satisfaction by maintaining a welcoming and helpful demeanor when responding to inquiries and/or addressing complaints.
• Start- and end- of day routine including opening and closing of office.
• Ensuring reception area and common spaces are kept organized and clean.
• Managing shared calendars and room access.
• Tracking levels and ordering supplies through central purchasing system.
• Adhering to University and Department operating guidelines.
• May supervise student staff and their work schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:  

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D 
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays 
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits

  All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.   Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.  
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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