Research Development Admin & Operations Associate

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking a Research Development Administrative Associate to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Research Development team. The role involves reception duties, staff supervision, inventory management, event coordination, and financial processing to keep the RD portfolio running smoothly.

Located in Austin, TX, this full-time, non-exempt position starts immediately with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED and 5 years' administrative experience.
• Proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Impeccable attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service.
• Punctual, quick learner, and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception coverage, greet visitors professionally and maintain the office; place administrative orders and perform housekeeping tasks.
• Supervise Research Development student staff; manage schedules and timesheets; support Deputy VPR scheduling.
• Maintain inventory of Research Development assets and coordinate annual inventory processes.
• Coordinate monthly RD-All Portfolio meetings and calendar management; assist with conference room tech and refreshments.
• Handle monthly ProCard reconciliation and processing of eShip Global vouchers.
• Assist on various RD projects and contribute to OVPR Research Development goals.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking a Research Development Administrative Associate to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Research Development team. The role involves reception duties, staff supervision, inventory management, event coordination, and financial processing to keep the RD portfolio running smoothly.

Located in Austin, TX, this full-time, non-exempt position starts immediately with a 40-hour work week.