• Administrative Assistant to the Chair

    Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)


    43034BR

    Extended Job Title:

    Administrative Assistant to the Chair

    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.

    Requisition ID:

    43034BR

    Travel Required:

    None

    Major/Essential Functions:

    + Support the Total Quality Management philosophy within the department.

    + Provides administrative support in the coordination and supervision of the Environmental Toxicology Program (ETGP).

    + Provide administrative support to the department chair.

    + Assist with various front office administrative duties including (but not limited to) answering phones and checking in package deliveries.

    + Work is performed under general supervision of the Department Chair with latitude for addressing associated various administrative, clerical and secretarial requirements.

    + Performs related work as required.

    + Assist with travel applications and vouchers for departmental staff.

     

    Grant Funded?:

     

    No

    Pay Basis:

    Hourly

    Work Location:

    Lubbock

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures.

    + Must be detail oriented and organized.

    + Must be customer service oriented and work well with others.

    + Ability to type and proofread documents.

    + Be highly organized and attention to detail.

    Department:

    Environmental Toxicology

    Required Attachments:

    Resume / CV

    Job Type:

    Full Time

    Shift:

    Day

    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.

     

    Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

     

    No

    Safety Information:

    Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

    Pay Statement:

    Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

    EEO Statement:

    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.

    About the University:

    Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

     

    About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

    Job Family:

    Organizational Administration

    Job Sub Family:

    Administrative Operations

    Hourly Pay Range:

    $17.69 - $22.98 - $28.32