Part-Time Public Affairs Admin & Procurement Specialist

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin, LBJ School of Public Affairs, is seeking a part-time Business and Administrative Specialist for the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs on UT's Main Campus.

This role supports business services with a 20-hour workweek and a comprehensive benefits package. The position requires strong administrative skills, experience with MS Office, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED required. Administrative experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication is essential.
• Professional demeanor with tact and discretion.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Customer service orientation and teamwork in a dynamic environment.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Receive request tickets and route or take action as appropriate.
• Create Purchase Orders and payment vouchers.
• Process procurement requests and obtain quotes as needed.
• Follow up on incomplete purchases and coordinate vendor setup.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Confidential information handling

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduation or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

ZenDesk

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Job description

University of Texas at Austin, LBJ School of Public Affairs, is seeking a part-time Business and Administrative Specialist for the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs on UT's Main Campus.

This role supports business services with a 20-hour workweek and a comprehensive benefits package. The position requires strong administrative skills, experience with MS Office, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.