Administrative Operations Director

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Administrative Manager for the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis on UT Main Campus. The role leads administrative, financial, facilities, and compliance functions, ensuring efficient, compliant operations and serving as a liaison with university stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in administrative operations management; strong communication and budget skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years in administrative operations management in a large organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with UT systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations and technical services; enforce internal processes to ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Manage facilities space, building access, and safety procedures; coordinate with ITS and Locks & Keys.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze annual operating budgets; manage project budgets and cost allocations.

Skills

Communication

Budget management

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

UT Market

DocuSign

Smartsheets

Adobe

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Administrative Manager for the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis on UT Main Campus. The role leads administrative, financial, facilities, and compliance functions, ensuring efficient, compliant operations and serving as a liaison with university stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in administrative operations management; strong communication and budget skills are essential.