Senior Administrative Associate,Office of Legal Affairs Job San Antonio area,Texas USA,Administrative/Clerical

Senior Administrative Associate, Office of Legal Affairs

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job : 16331

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As thethird-largest research university in Texas and a CarnegieR1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately
42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science,engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity,business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, You Tube or Linked In.

Salary Range

Up to $51,300 annualized,commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 9/9/2026. At the discretion of thehiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient numberof qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

Resume is required
Cover Letter is preferred

Job Summary

The Senior Administrative Associate provides high-level support to staff and faculty, ensuring efficient office operations and exercising independent judgment. This role includes a variety of administrative, financial, and coordinationtasks. The Senior Administrative Associate ensures that daily operations directly contribute to the department's goals and objectives.

Core Responsibilities

Manages administrative activities to ensure daily operations within the department or college run efficiently. Identifies areasfor improvement in the workflow and processes and provides recommendations to increase efficiency.

Maintains and updates departmental calendars, meeting schedules, and appointments. Communicates any changes promptly toavoid conflicts or confusion.

Communicates clearly and ensures all team members are kept informed by relaying messages, updates, and important information.

Supports departmental/college projects by assisting management with timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring projects align withthe main goals.

Supports budget preparation by gathering and compiling information for budget planning. Organizes financial records and data sets for budget reporting.

Provides administrative support, including drafting correspondence, preparing reports, and performing quality control,such as proofreading and editing documents.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma.
Five (5) years of related work experience.
This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per TexasEO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Microsoft Office Suite
Documentation & Records Management
Data Entry
Call Management
Calendar Management
Customer Service Management
Content Design & Development
Database Management
Business Process Improvement
Active Listening

Working Conditions

Office environment. Workdays, areas, and work hours mayvary based on departmental needs.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force tolift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record(MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States bytime of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability orgenetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affinity Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.