Strategic Administrative Coordinator - Research Operations

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support to the Borderlands Research Institute. Responsibilities include managing sensitive materials, coordinating schedules, and handling travel and procurement processes.

The role requires strong computer skills, experience with Excel and Word, and the ability to exercise independent judgment in a busy office environment. Evening/weekend events may be required.

Qualifications

• Required standard office machines and advanced computer skills.
• Preferred Excel and Word proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Borderlands Research Institute, the Institute Director, and the Associate Director of Operations in office operations.
• Keeps various administrative fiscal records for reporting office funds and individual project expenditures.
• Requisitions and maintains supplies for office and research programs.
• Processes travel requisitions and vouchers for faculty, students and staff.
• Sends signed invoices to Accounting and tracks payments.
• Assists with donor database entry and filing, deposits donations.
• Processes new hire and continuing employment paperwork.
• Assists with supervising student office worker and student fleet assistant.

Skills

Standard office machines

Advanced computer skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support to the Borderlands Research Institute. Responsibilities include managing sensitive materials, coordinating schedules, and handling travel and procurement processes.

The role requires strong computer skills, experience with Excel and Word, and the ability to exercise independent judgment in a busy office environment. Evening/weekend events may be required.