Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Company: Texas Tech University

Job Location:

Category: Administrative Assistants

Type: Full-Time

Administrative Assistant
Lubbock
43816BR
ASB BSL 3 Facility

Position Description

Performs routine administrative support or technical program assistance work. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides administrative support to the Assistant Vice President for Research - HCBL that includes organizing and managing schedules and handling communications.
• Provides coordination and support for all laboratories within the HCBL.
• Maintain records and other documentation laboratory compliance as required by federal select agent regulations.
• Produces reports and grant deliverable documentation in coordination with AVP and laboratory personnel.
• Handles HCBL purchases through Procurement and works with laboratory directors and managers to ensure timely ordering of laboratory reagents.
• Manages and reconcile travel for HCBL personnel and reconcile monthly procurement cards.
• Works with laboratory personnel to ensure the timely scheduling of instrument maintenance and service contracts across all laboratories within the HCBL.
• Proficiency in quickly adapting to any given situation to maintain a high level of efficiency and professionalism.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Completion of high school or the equivalent. Five years office experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Must take and maintain Security Risk Assessment by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Bioterrorism Risk Assessment Group (BRAG).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in clerical/administrative area.
• Working knowledge of Banner, Cognos, Chrome River, and Kenexa programs.
• Previous experience in higher education, fund accounting, state and federal grants, and/or financial reporting.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Pay Range

$17.69 - $22.98 - $28.32

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.*