Administrative Assistant

Posting Details

• Posting Number: S06908P
• Position Title:
  
  Administrative Assistant I
• Functional
  
  Title:
• Department:
  Interdisciplinary Studies
• Salary Range: $43,000.00
• Pay Basis:
  Monthly
• Position Status:
  Regular full-time
• Location:
  
  Richardson
• Posting Open Date: 03/06/2026
• Posting Close Date: 03/13/2026
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026

Bachelor's degree and two years office administration or project management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience working in higher education in an administrative or support role.
• Familiarity with purchasing, financial, or administrative processes within a university setting.
• Experience working within the School of Interdisciplinary Studies or a similar academic unit is strongly preferred.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

• Serve as administrative and purchasing support for the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, coordinating day-to-day administrative operations for the department.
• Process and track purchasing transactions in accordance with the university, UT System, and state policies, including requisitions, purchase orders, payments, and supporting documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to IS leadership and staff, including calendar coordination, correspondence, document preparation, and general support as needed.
• Assist with onboarding and administrative coordination for faculty, staff, and student employees within the School of Interdisciplinary Studies.
• Support departmental operations by responding to internal and external inquiries and ensuring smooth communication across campus partners.

Professional office environment within higher education. Some walking to meetings across campus may be required.

Remote Notice
: A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer
: UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include orthodontic benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, Linked In Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

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