Job Summary: Provide professional administrative and high-level services to the center managers and staff, users of core facilities, and other university departments. In collaboration with the Director make appropriate judgments and carry out activities in a manner that supports university and department priorities and provides excellent customer service to all.
Essential Duties: Perform advanced and complex administrative functions for the Director and the Department, including ProCard management and processing, purchasing requests and Mav eShop processing, travel requests and reimbursements, human resource processes, assist with asset inventory, CASIM space reporting, and financial and budget reports. Professionally interface with other departments as needed to accomplish these actions. Stay informed on changes in university policies and procedures, and pursue additional training as needed. Coordinate and support the daily operation of core facilities, including user access requests and applications, reservation system upkeep, ordering of lab supplies, usage reporting and invoicing, and scheduling tours and visits from external parties. Provide administrative support and coordination for the university wide Core Facilities Committee. Support the research office DSA and assist with coordination of IT resources and technical support. Help coordinate and support special events including scheduling, communications, and vendors. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with one to three (1-3) years of experience supporting programs and initiatives in an academic research environment, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with UTA procedures and systems (ex. UT Share). Special Instructions: Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
EEO Statement: It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.
Open Until Filled: No
Location: Arlington
About The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as ... both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. Show more
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