Job Description

The University of Texas System/System Office

Job Class: Office Assistant

Job Code: 9051

Date: 9-1-2006

SUMMARY

Purpose/Scope: To provide clerical and/or reception support to all departmental staff.

DUTIES

Essential Functions:

· Sorts/distributes mail.

· Copies documents.

· Receives, screens and routes calls.

· Greets visitors.

· Uses PC and other standard office equipment.

Other Functions:

· Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Received: Work is performed under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Provided: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: No previous experience required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of standard office practices. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use standard office equipment such as copy machines, multi-line telephones, fax machines. Ability to use standard personal computer. Ability to perform basic tasks using the Microsoft Office Suite.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to standard office conditions. Requires repetitive use of keyboard at workstation. May require occasional lifting/moving.

OTHER

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

ORP Eligible: No

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.  Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval by the Office of Employee Services.

This job classification may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215.