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Assistant to the Dean
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Position Number: 5783484
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Deans - Education

Assistant to the Dean

Job ID: 12739
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

About the College of Liberal Arts

The College of Liberal Arts (CoLART) is comprised of three major fields: the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the fine and performing arts. CoLART is the largest college at UTEP with 23 departments and programs and over 6000 students. The college offers 34 undergraduate bachelor's programs, 24 master's degrees, and four Ph.D. programs.

Position Information

Hiring Department: College of Liberal Arts - Dean's Office

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

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

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: 01/06/2025.

Salary: $55,000 - 60,550 annually, commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.

Purpose of Position

Summary: Provides advanced (senior level) professional assistance for the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Work involves coordinating or overseeing high level administrative operations for the Office of the Dean. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and performs the following duties.

Essential Functions

Manages the Dean's daily schedule, individual meetings, RSVPs, outside campus events, weekend's engagements.

Collaborates with Assistant Dean to organize, prepare, attend, and take notes/minutes for meetings. Coordinates work with University units and private organizations. Effectively communicates with executives and management from various domestic, international, public, and private organizations. Takes and transcribes dictation and composes and prepares confidential correspondence and reports.

Scan Dean's email to identify and flag most important messages. Uses prepared replies to answer bureaucratic requests. Maintain updated Contact Groups (i.e. Chairs) and manage Inbox folders. Print attachments that require attention.

Coordinates or oversees the high-level administrative operations of the Office of the Dean. Manages the reception area for the Dean's office. Performs complex and confidential secretarial functions for the Dean(s) including word processing/typing of letters, memos, forms, policies, and procedures.

Collaborates with College Administrative Officer (CAO) on overseeing M&O funds, gifts, discretionary accounts, and travel.

Works with and assists the CAO, Assistant, and Associate Deans in ad-hoc projects.

Handles confidential information. Provides administrative support for the Dean to include telephone coverage, copier projects (including overhead preparation and/or Power Point presentations), mail handling, supply control and necessary internal and external communication.

Assist the Dean with faculty matters, and faculty onboarding, and acts as HR liaison.

Develops and maintains electronic lists of internal and external contacts, including donors, and members of the College Advisory Council.

Manages and maintains filing for the Office of the Dean and ensures files are up to date and clearly marked for easy access.

Makes travel arrangements for the Dean, including forms, and reimbursements.

Processes purchase orders, travel requests, time sheets and other business transactions in the financial system for the office of the Dean and as needed. Maintains adequate inventory of office supplies for the Dean's Office. Organizes programs, events, meetings, or conferences by arranging facilities and caterers, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers and controlling event budgets. Assists the Dean with the review of PeopleSoft action forms such as HRMS, financial, and leave.

Receives information from other departments and compiles data for the Dean.

Performs special projects and assignments as requested by the Dean such as review PeopleSoft action forms (HRMS, Financial and Leave requests), BP Logix, purchase requisitions, contract review. Tasks can include public relations within campus and in the community.

Keeps a list of internal and external providers for different purposes.

Possesses knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Performs other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

and

Experience: Two years of experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree

Five years of experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities

Bilingual Spanish/English

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12739&PostingSeq=1