Position Information
Posting Number S06699P
Position Title MavTemp Administrative Assistant \- Temp Pool
Department Talent, Culture, \& Engagement
Location Arlington
Position Status Temporary
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
- (work up to 40 hours depending on assignment)
- Provide administrative support and clerical duties including reception, travel, expenses, reimbursements, inventory functions, basic calculations, data entry, maintaining file systems, accessing databases and systems, collecting, and compiling records, and a variety of other administrative duties as needed.
- Schedule meetings, take meeting minutes, maintain calendars, and respond to emails.
- Assist with record keeping, timekeeping, write correspondence, and form letters.
- Answer telephone calls, route calls and visitors, make appointments, and answer routine questions from students, faculty, staff, and administration inside and outside of the department or business unit.
- Perform other duties assigned.
- High School Diploma/GED with two (2\) years of experience providing secretarial, clerical, or administrative support or equivalent work experience.
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and PDF
- Experience and proficiency in using personal computers and standard office equipment
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Five (5\) years of administrative, secretarial, and clerical experience
- Prior administrative experience at UTA and familiarity with UTA systems and processes
- Demonstrates independent judgment, takes initiative, and possesses the ability to make decisions related to office operations
- Exhibits sound judgment, diplomacy, and discretion in all matters
- Possesses advanced expertise in business processes and systems
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and customer service
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- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
Salary Hourly rate is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $21/hr.
Pay Basis Bi\-weekly
Job Summary
ABOUTMAVTEMP
Are you new to the DFW area? Have you recently become unemployed? Are you looking for a change? Have you considered temporary employment?
Working for MavTemp provides the opportunity to gain campus experience and work in interesting and varied environments. You can showcase your talents, education, and skills while exploring campus job opportunities to potentially move into regular full\-time employment. If you want to gain the experience of working for UTA then MavTemp is a great place to start!
As a unit of the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement, the MavTemp program provides temporary staffing services to departments across campus. While the need for specific skill sets varies depending on the assignment needed at a given time, MavTemp seeks to maintain a broad pool of candidates who possess a variety of different types of knowledge, skills, and experience.
JOBSUMMARY
The MavTemp Administrative Assistant will provide support to a department’s routine business or academic activities. The position will be responsible for a variety of administrative duties in order to provide support to our managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and performing a wide variety of general administrative activities.
This assignment is temporary/casual and may not exceed 3 months. This is not a benefits eligible position. Hourly rate is $21/hr while in this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Other Requirements
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Benefits Eligible No
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee\-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation\-tools.php
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113\.001(2\) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA\-48\. By assuming this position, and *if you have access to critical infrastructure*, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
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.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) 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. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 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 and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic\-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander\-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News \& World Report, 2023\). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028\. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure\-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic\-plan/rise100.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817\-272\-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 6
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (\*).
\ What is the highest level of education attained?
+ GED
+ High School Diploma
+ Associate's Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree
+ PhD or equivalent
\ How many years of experience do you have in an administrative, secretarial or clerical role?
+ None/less than 2 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 5 to 6 years
+ 7 years or more
\ How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
+ None/less than 1 year
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ 6 years or more
\ Can you list the software programs you are proficient in?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents