Administrative Associate: Department Ops & Engagement

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Administrative Associate for the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences. This role provides day-to-day administrative support, manages office operations, and assists with purchasing, onboarding, and events.

Strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills are essential to collaborate with faculty, staff and students on UT's Main Campus on a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years related experience; substitution possible with education/experience mix.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated dependability, professionalism, and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the department and faculty.
• Manage expenses, purchasing, vendor payments, and procurement card transactions.
• Coordinate space, building access, and office moves; support space audits and equipment inventory.
• Engage with students, staff, and visitors; support events and department communications.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school/GED with 5 years of relevant office experience

Tools

Define/FRMS/Point Plus/UT Market

Microsoft Office

Job description

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Administrative Associate for the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences. This role provides day-to-day administrative support, manages office operations, and assists with purchasing, onboarding, and events.

Strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills are essential to collaborate with faculty, staff and students on UT's Main Campus on a 40-hour workweek.