OFFICE ASSISTANT

Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV8900Working TitleOFFICE ASSISTANTNumber of Vacancies1LocationEdinburg, TexasDepartmentCollege of Health Professions / Communication DisordersFTE1.0FLSANon-ExemptScope of JobTo perform clerical duties for a department. Responsible for the performance of clerical, typing and data entry duties.Description of Duties•To provide support to the American Sign Language Program.• Performs clerical duties requiring some discretion and/or independent judgment.• Maintains office supply inventory.• Performs data entry, deletion and updates• Engages in various records keeping, posting, filing and sorting of departmental records.• Prepares departmental reports.• Determines work priority.• Opens mail, sorts and routes correspondence or forms.• Issues equipment, records, receipts or supplies.• Assists with and collects data and prepares material for periodic reports, surveys or publications.• Replaces senior clerical personnel on vacation or temporary leave.• Acts a receptionist answering routine questions and referring more complex inquiries to appropriate administrators.• May perform other duties as assigned.Supervision ReceivedDirect supervision on complex and unusual assignments.Supervision GivenMay supervise assigned support staff including student employees and temporary direct wage employees.Required EducationHigh school diploma or GED .Preferred EducationAssociates degree.Licenses/CertificationsNone.Required ExperienceOne (1) year of clerical experience in an office setting.Preferred ExperienceFluent in American Sign Language ( ASL ).EquipmentKnowledge of use of personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Standard office equipment.Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The role includes availability for work beyond regular office hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.OtherMust have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.Physical CapabilitiesN/AEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum Salary36,591Posted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date04/03/2026Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DatePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of BirthGender*Ethnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50718Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Are you a current UTRGV employee?YesNoAre you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutionsYes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutionsNo - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutionsPlease select your highest level of completed education.6th grade education10th grade educationHigh School Diploma or GEDAssociates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College HoursBachelors Degree from an accredited universityMasters Degree from an accredited universityPh. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited universityNone of the abovePlease provide the field of study for your education:(Open Ended Question)Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:Less than 1 year1 year2 years3 years4 years5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10 yearsOver 10 yearsDo you meet the minimum requirements for this position?YesNoAre you fluent in ASL (American Sign Language)?YesNoApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeReference Letter 1Reference Letter 2Reference Letter 3Optional DocumentsCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationCurriculum VitaeUnofficial TranscriptsCertifications and LicensesTraining CertificatesOther DocumentList of 3 ReferencesUnofficial Transcripts 2Unofficial Transcripts 3Letter of InterestUnofficial Graduate Transcripts