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Texas Tech University

Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.50 - $20.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Texas Tech University (TTU) is a renowned public research university located in Lubbock, Texas. Established in 1923, TTU is recognized as a Carnegie R1 institution, indicating very high research activity. It is a doctoral/research-extensive and Hispanic-serving institution that plays a vital role as the primary research university in the western two-thirds of Texas. The university boasts a beautiful 1,850-acre campus and serves over 40,000 students, with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate learners enrolled. TTU offers a diverse range of academic programs spread across 10 colleges, including the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, as well as a Graduate School. It... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Completion of high school or the equivalent
  • five years office experience
  • punctual and reliable
  • ability to multitask
  • orderly and systematic approach to tasks
  • ability to handle visitors with grace and tact
  • willingness to comply with university safety regulations

Job Qualifications

  • Completion of high school or equivalent
  • five years office experience
  • proficiency in written oral and office processes
  • previous experience in higher education preferred
  • strong customer service skills respectful cooperative and effective communication
  • ability to plan organize work and use time and resources efficiently
  • reliable and accountable work ethic
  • comfortable engaging with others and facilitating support services

Job Duties

  • Serve as receptionist for TTU Online including front desk coverage opening duties answering phones and emails providing information to prospective students
  • distribute mail and process staff parking requests
  • maintain supply inventory and keep office and kitchen supplies stocked and organized with help from student staff
  • provide staff support including travel assistance conference registrations meeting preparations conference room reservations parking requests and operations requests
  • onboard new employees by setting up photo appointments providing welcome kits ordering shirts and maintaining staff information list
  • assist with inventory management including tracking computer locations recording lost or damaged assets coordinating with IT and assisting in audits
  • maintain equipment records for staff and teacher check-out and usage
  • process tickets operations requests and updating Smartsheet as needed
  • handle visitors with grace tact and professionalism
  • multitask and be punctual and reliable
  • work in an orderly and systematic way

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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