Senior Administrative Associate, College of Natural Sciences

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Senior Administrative Associate, College of Natural Sciences

College of Natural Sciences

All Applicants

40

Non-Exempt

Jan 01, 2026

Expected to Continue

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This position provides high-level administrative support for the Dean's Office, including financial processing, scheduling, event coordination, and office operations. This role ensures efficient workflow, accurate transaction management, and exceptional service for internal and external stakeholders.

• Financial and Budget Support:
  Assist the Dean's Office leadership with transaction tracking and budget management for special initiatives. Process vouchers, payments, purchase orders, and travel-related documents for select events. Process vouchers and payments for the Dean's travel; provide guidance on exception requests and entertainment expenses for events hosted or attended by the Dean. Oversee One-Time Funding Requests processed through the Dean's Office, collaborating with the Business Services team to identify appropriate accounts and ensure completion through final payment.
• Event Planning and Execution:
  Provide logistical and planning support for college-wide events hosted by the Dean's Office (e.g. holiday parties, receptions, award celebrations). Play a leading role in the biannual Texas Science Festival, including website and marketing development, Zoom webinar execution, and participant training for live and virtual events.
• Reception and Office Support:
  Manage the Dean's reception area and inventory; supervise student employees and provide backup reception assistance.
• Calendar and Scheduling Support:
  Provide backup scheduling support, including appointment coordination, meeting confirmations, and assisting the Dean when needed.
• Smartsheet Management:
  Maintain and manage the Smartsheet account for the Dean's Office.

• A bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of recent clerical experience with general office functions.
• Proficiency with digital tools and platforms, including Microsoft 365 and standard office equipment. Comfort learning new systems and procedures.
• Demonstrated reliability, including consistent follow-through and timely completion of tasks.
• Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage concurrent projects, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience with UT Austin systems, policies, and processes, including purchasing and payment policies.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing events of varying size and complexity.

$58,000 + depending on qualifications

• This position requires on-site work on the UT Austin campus.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
• May work under pressure and rigid deadlines.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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