Administrative Specialist II - Mining Engineering Program

Position Information

Hiring Department:
College of engineering

Posting End Date:
Open until filled

Hours:

40 hours per week, standard Monday
- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility may be required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status:
Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Salary: $41,520 Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

* Resume

* Cover Letter

* List of three references

Note:

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

This position is full-time, temporary, contingent upon the availability of funds. Position with the possibility of extension, and may be eligible for full benefits, including medical. dental, and vision.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Position Summary

Summary:

The Administrative Specialist II provides advanced administrative and program coordination support to the Mining Engineering Program housed in the Metallurgical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering (MMBME) department. This position manages departmental operations, scheduling, finances, personnel processes, and communication initiatives. The role requires independent judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate complex academic, financial, and programmatic functions with minimal supervision.

Note:

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Statement of

Duties and Responsibilities:

General Office Management such as (i) Oversees office operations, staff assignments, and workflow efficiency, (ii) Ensures compliance with university administrative, financial, and recordkeeping policies, (iii) Maintains department records, databases, and digital filing systems for easy retrieval and audit readiness, (iv) Serves as a resource for faculty, staff, and students regarding departmental policies and procedures, (v) Performs other related duties as assigned.

Departmental Operations and Scheduling including (i) Coordinates the department's academic, event, and meeting schedules, (ii) Prepares and updates semester course schedules and faculty teaching assignments through the scheduling system, (iii) Arranges departmental meetings, committee sessions, and special appointments; prepares agendas and records meeting minutes, (iv) Manages shared calendars and communicates important deadlines to faculty, staff, and students.

Financial and Purchasing Management such as (i) Manages departmental accounts, including state, grant, and foundation budgets, (ii) Prepares monthly financial reconciliations and maintains detailed archived documentation, (iii) Oversees departmental purchasing,…