Job Details

Administrative Assistant - Risk Intervention & Safety Education

Position Number: 7072737
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants

Administrative Assistant - Risk Intervention & Safety Education
Lubbock
44392BR
Risk Intervention and Safety ED

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.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and operational support for the RISE (Risk Intervention and Safety Education) department. This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient daily operations, supporting departmental programs, and assisting students and staff with administrative processes.

Major/Essential Functions

Reconcile departmental purchasing card (P-Card) transactions, ensuring accurate documentation, coding, and timely submission of expenses in accordance with university policies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the department by answering incoming phone calls, responding to general inquiries, and directing calls to appropriate staff members.
Assist with processing hiring paperwork for full-time employees and student assistants, ensuring accuracy and timely submission in accordance with university procedures.
Coordinate key requests and access for departmental staff.
Oversee departmental property management, including tracking inventory, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring proper assignment and accountability of university assets.
Assist with reviewing and processing hold removals for students who have completed the required RISE educational modules.
Manage and maintain the departmental calendar of events, including scheduling presentations, outreach programs, and internal meetings.
Provide general administrative support to departmental staff, including organizing files, maintaining records, and assisting with routine office tasks.
Support the coordination of departmental events and programming as needed.
Maintain professional communication with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
Perform additional administrative duties and projects 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.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a higher education or student affairs setting.

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.