Executive Assistant - Aerospace & Keck Centers; Temp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic‑serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college.

UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open‑access, top‑tier research university in America.

The College of Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is dedicated to fostering innovation, education, and research in engineering and technology. With a mission to prepare the next generation of engineers, the college offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. Its diverse faculty and cutting‑edge research facilities drive discoveries and solutions to real‑world challenges, contributing to advancements in science, technology, and the overall growth of the Border Region.

UTEP's College of Engineering is committed to academic excellence, community engagement, and shaping the future of engineering.

The Aerospace Center at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) we serve as a nexus for innovation, forging strategic partnerships across a dynamic ecosystem (a New Frontier Ecosystem!) of government agencies, industry leaders, small businesses, venture studios, venture capital firms, other research centers, and national laboratories. By translating and integrating cutting‑edge research with real‑world applications, our partnerships accelerate breakthroughs, cultivate entrepreneurial ventures, and drive the future of aerospace technology.

Located at The University of Texas at El Paso, the Keck Center is a unique multidisciplinary research facility focused on the use and development of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies with primary focus areas in AM Technology Development, Engineered and Structured Materials, and Advanced AM Applications.

Hiring Department: Keck Center & Aerospace Center

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Salary: $58,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA‑48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

This position is full‑time, temporary
12/1/2025‑8/31/2026, contingent on availability of funds, position with possibility of extension, and may be eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.

Purpose of Position

Summary: This position provides complex clerical and administrative services and assistance, requiring significant latitude, independent judgment, and discretion on a frequent basis. Additionally, this position handles a variety of situations involving the clerical and administrative function of the office, which often cannot be brought to the attention of the executive. Keeps official records and executes administrative policies determined by or in conjunction with other officials.

This position supports executive leadership across the Aerospace Center and the Keck Center for 3D Innovation and operates in a high‑paced environment requiring proactive follow‑through, excellent prioritization, and strong professionalism, including the ability to communicate on behalf of Executive Directors and Vice Presidents as appropriate.

Note: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to…