DRC Administrative Associate

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave and holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and in‑

Family

Job summary

University of Arizona's Disability Resources Center is seeking an Administrative Associate to provide essential administrative support and serve as the first contact for students, staff, and visitors in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires handling confidential information, coordinating scheduling, and maintaining communications while collaborating with department staff to ensure smooth operations and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience handling confidential disability-related documentation and student information is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as first point of contact for students, staff, faculty and community members, providing information to visitors.
• Monitors departmental email/phone calls, responds and follows up on all correspondence.
• Triages emerging situations and makes appropriate referrals.
• Monitors and updates departmental messaging and student listserv announcements.
• Independently composes confidential and professional communication.
• Works closely with staff to ensure efficient reception services.
• Assists with scheduling: room reservations, calendaring, and general arrangements for departmental activities and programming.
• Participates in departmental meetings.
• Provides direct administrative support to department and Management Staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Departmental databases

Job description

Position Highlights

The DRC Administrative Associate (Administrative Support Assistant II) provides administrative support for the department and serves as part of the DRC team. As the first point of contact for individuals calling, contacting, and visiting Disability Resources, the Administrative Associate must exhibit excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills to support a fast-paced office environment. The Administrative Associate triages emerging situations and makes appropriate referrals, requiring extensive knowledge of office policies and procedures. The Administrative Associate maintains confidential disability-related documentation and has access to sensitive student information, ensuring strict compliance with privacy regulations, institutional policies, and confidentiality standards. The Administrative Associate should be flexible, forward-thinking, and adaptable.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as first point of contact for students, staff, faculty and community members, providing information to visitors, requiring extensive knowledge of Disability Resources and campus resources.
• Monitors departmental email/phone calls, responds and follows up as needed on all correspondence.
• Triages emerging situations and makes appropriate referrals.
• Monitors and updates departmental messaging and student listserv announcements.
• Independently composes confidential and professional communication.
• Works closely with staff to ensure efficient reception services.
• Assists with scheduling: room reservations, calendaring, and general arrangements for departmental activities and programming.
• Participates in departmental meetings.
• Provides direct administrative support to department and Management Staff.
• Assists in managing appointments for specific professional staff.
• Serves as backup Building Manager, includes maintaining key file, scheduling maintenance/custodial requests and managing alarm/door lock.
• Assists with inventories and orders department-wide supplies.
• Routinely update related policy/procedure manuals.
• Maintains lobby and resource rooms.
• Routinely updates departmental SharePoint.
• Assists with special projects or other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to and a strong customer service philosophy, including the ability to use good judgment, and flexibility within established guidelines.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail and high degree of openness to new approaches and new ideas.
• Knowledge of common computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, and departmental databases).
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to de‑escalate challenging situations with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work as part of a team.
• Skill in providing quality customer service.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Organizational Administration

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $18.15 - $22.69

Compensation Type hourly rate

Grade 4

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Career Stream and Level OC2

Job Family Administrative Support

Job Function Organizational Administration

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date 9/21/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates [e-mail]

Open Date 9/1/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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