Hybrid Administrative & Budget Support Specialist

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for an Administrative Assistant supporting the Center for Research and Innovations in Semiconductors and Photonics (CRISP). You will help manage daily office operations, assist with budget preparation, draft correspondence, and coordinate personnel documents.

The role includes event planning, travel arrangements, and serving as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4–5 years of secretarial or administrative support experience.
• Experience supporting an academic unit and coordinating meetings.
• Familiar with basic financial transactions and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily office operations for the center or unit.
• Serves as liaison with internal and external clients; acts as point of contact.
• Performs administrative duties including drafting correspondence.
• Reviews and processes financial transactions and travel reimbursements.
• Maintains personnel records and supports meeting logistics.
• Creates and updates center websites and social media.
• Directs work of junior staff as needed.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for an Administrative Assistant supporting the Center for Research and Innovations in Semiconductors and Photonics (CRISP). You will help manage daily office operations, assist with budget preparation, draft correspondence, and coordinate personnel documents.

The role includes event planning, travel arrangements, and serving as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders.