Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant I provides general administrative support to a business or academic unit under general supervision. Performs various routine administrative duties daily. Requires a broad understanding of organizational operations and procedures. May handle confidential and sensitive material.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Addresses and resolves routine problems within the business or academic unit; apply internal and external policies and procedures during the resolution of problems. Serves as a liaison between the business or academic unit and internal and external clients. Creates routine correspondence (i.e., letters, emails, course syllabi etc.); submits e-forms; maintains files and records. Manages and maintains department and/or manager’s calendars; organizes schedules and meetings. Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares expense vouchers and expense reimbursements. May perform one or more of the following: reconcile departmental financial accounts; review and approve financial transactions including vouchers, deposits, transfer of funds, and reconciliation of Procard account. May perform one or more of the following: act as timekeeper, maintain employee records, track annual appointments for the business or academic unit, etc. Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of experience providing secretarial or administrative support or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, General Studies, or Business. Experience with department budgets. Experience processing basic financial transactions. Experience with PeopleSoft. Experience with University of Texas at Arlington policies and procedures.

Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm Occasional evening and weekend work for special events.