Administrative Manager - Department Operations

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an Office Administrator to supervise the Administrative Assistant II and other departmental staff. The role handles hiring, budgeting, fund management, purchasing, and complex decisions, exercising initiative and independent judgment.

The position requires knowledge of UTA policies and procedures and may involve training new staff. You will lead a team, ensure consistent support, and maintain accurate records and processes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business, or related field and five (5) years of high-level administrative support including supervision OR seven (7) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the administrative staff for the department; plans, directs, delegates and reviews work of the team; ensures staff provides quality and consistent support to department.
• Makes decisions relative to office operations; analyzes internal processes and recommends/implements procedural changes to improve operations of the department.
• Monitors changes to determine effectiveness.
• Manages the processing of forms for various personnel actions (i.e., recruitment, appointments, salary changes, position changes, leave requests, terminations, etc.) in PeopleAdmin or PeopleSoft (UT Share).
• May perform one or more of the following or similar duties: arrange meetings/conferences and workshops, compile reports, act as timekeeper, approve departmental purchases, reconcile Procards, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suites

Education

Associate’s degree in business or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft (UT Share)

PeopleAdmin

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an Office Administrator to supervise the Administrative Assistant II and other departmental staff. The role handles hiring, budgeting, fund management, purchasing, and complex decisions, exercising initiative and independent judgment.

The position requires knowledge of UTA policies and procedures and may involve training new staff. You will lead a team, ensure consistent support, and maintain accurate records and processes.