Job Information
Texas Tech University Administrative Assistant in Lubbock, Texas
38946BR
Extended Job Title:
Administrative Assistant
Position Description:
Performs routine administrative support or technical program assistance work. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Requisition ID:
38946BR
Travel Required:
None
Major/Essential Functions:
Responsible to assist the chair of the department to:
Conduct research of student statistical information and historical data for the department;
Catalog various data pertaining to syllabi, departmental information,
Other duties assigned with regard to various reporting needed at the department level.
Assist the chair of the department with creating and scheduling undergraduate courses in Journalism & Creative Media Industries. Including, but not limited to working closely with ASFR to delegate general purpose classrooms and computer lab assignments and assisting departmental faculty with the ordering of assigned textbooks for courses each semester for public relations and acting as a liaison between faculty and the campus bookstore to ensure that all textbooks are ordered in time to be received prior to the begin of each semester.
Responsible to serve as the primary administrative support to the chair of the department scheduling meetings, taking minutes, preparing meeting materials, handling emails, and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned for the smooth operation of the department.
Responsible for coordinating and handling all logistics for departmental events, prospective faculty visits, guest speaker visits, and various other departmental functions to include but not limited to handling travel, finalizing itineraries, scheduling rooms, sending email invitations, ordering food, handling all details to ensure the success of each event/visit and ensuring that all TTU policies are followed for said events.
Responsible for all HR and Procurement paperwork processes for the department to include, but not limited to Manual Check Requests, Manual Leave Adjustment Forms, Lump-Sum payments, additional compensation, new faculty moving expense reimbursement, P-Card reconciliation, Purchase Orders, Cost Transfers, Budget Revisions, EOPS, Labor Distribution/Redistribution, department faculty Travel Application/Vouchers, prospective faculty travel, cash handling processes, etc. Responsible to ensure that all deadlines are met for these processes and all TTU policies and procedures are followed.
Responsible for all faculty hiring (full-time and part-time) in the department, to include but not limited to, serving as the Hiring Manager in the Kenexa site and responsible for all Kenexa processes, placing external job ads, assisting chair with Start-Up package, faculty credentialing, I9, e-Verify, and TTU new hire paperwork (e.g., Request for Official Offer Letter, preparation and submission of all departmental faculty ePAFs needed, submission of ePAFs for faculty summer appointments, and any other needed processes for hiring and or ensuring that all departmental faculty are appointed correctly and paid on time each semester.
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
16.43
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Schedule Details:
Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm
Work Location:
Lubbock
Department:
Media and Communication
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Group:
Executive and Admin Assistants
Shift:
Day
Required Qualifications:
Completion of high school or the equivalent. Five years office experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Include cover letter and resume with application.
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University:
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.