Administrative Coordinator TTU - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

Everyday as the Administrative Coordinator you will:

• Be the initial contact for Human Resources inquiries, requiring professionally handling phone calls and in person requests
• Handle confidential and non-routine information, referring to others as appropriate
• Provide departmental support with general and specialized information that may require the use of judgment, tact, and sensitivity
• Provide administrative support to departmental staff, to include, ordering supplies, making travel arrangements, reconciling procurement card statements, screening phone calls, and preparing various documents
• Assist with data entry tasks for the Employee Services Center, including verifying previous and current employment

Grant Funded?

No

Minimum Hire Rate

16.89

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
Ability to work independently and also on teams as assigned
Ability to act with diplomacy and tact in tense or high pressure situations
Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-pace environment with shifting priorities, with multiple interruptions
Organize, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to write professional correspondence such as memos, emails, and letters
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and general office equipment, including a personal computer
Bilingual in Spanish/English

Department

Human Resources

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Executive and Admin Assistants

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in job related field plus one year responsible experience. Additional specific job related experience may substitute for required education on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

1802, 641X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

42L, 42E

Air Force Specialty Code

3A1X1

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

0111, 0101

About the Department and/or College

The Office of Human Resources collaborates with administration, faculty, staff, and student employees to support the success of the university’s campus population through the recruitment, development, and retention of a talented and fully engaged workforce.  The Administrative Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the members of the Human Resources team by assisting all visitors with grace, tactfulness, and respect.  Our goal is to be companionate while being solution focused.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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.