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Administrative Associate, Developmental Behavior

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Jun 27, 2025
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! FIRST 90 DAYS 100% ONSITE FOR TRAINING. AFTER TRAINING HYBRID 3 DAYS A WEEK IN OFFICE JOB SUMMARY The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a professional, proactive, and positive individual to join our team in the position of Administrative Associate. This position will work closely with the Division Chief and Co- Director in collaboration with the Pediatric Division Operations Administrator to ensure the administrative operations within the division are efficient and met with a keen sense of business acumen. As a valued team member, you are responsible for the supervision of the administrative staff who provide comprehensive operational support to the division's faculty members, medical directors, and research personnel. Responsibilities will include serving as the liaison between the division and the department operational support teams such as Clinical Business Operations, Facilities, Faculty Support, Financial Affairs, Human Resources, Marketing & Digital Content, and the Pediatrics Office of Research & Grant Support. In addition to spearheading faculty and classified staff recruitment, serving as the primary time approver, reconciling divisional funds, and coordinating special events and conferences, this person will determine work priorities and utilization of resources to provide training and development opportunities for the administrative support team. This person will also conduct staff 1:1 and group meetings, be responsible for onboarding of new administrative support staff, as well as create, review, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure the division is compliant. Ideal Applicant: Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, extremely organized, demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, have a background in administration, as well as the ability to think critically with a proactive approach toward problem solving, and operate with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, with customer service focus. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education High School Diploma Experience 4 years related work experience May consider higher education completed in lieu of minimum requirements. JOB DUTIES Relieves supervisor of various internal administrative duties, which require thorough understanding of, and adherence to functions, programs, and policies of unit and university. Reviews department policy manuals periodically to update and institute changes as necessary. May provide comprehensive administrative support to Chairman, Vice Chairman, Director, Department Manager, or other upper level administrator. Monitors and maintains unit's budget; provides input to supervisor; prepares and submits various budgetary reports; assists supervisor with annual budget process. May have delegated approval authority for all dollar level expenditures for designated entity; coordinates process for items requiring Chair level approval, and/or has delegated approval authority for these items. Coordinates supervisor's schedule; makes travel arrangements, plans meeting itineraries, etc. for supervisor or outside visitors. Coordinates details of faculty and staff recruitment for division. As directed by supervisor or unit head, initiates personnel action documents, including appointment, termination, and/or salary/title changes. Coordinates appointment process for foreign nationals. Pre screens staff applicants; coordinates interview process for supervisor and/or unit head. Conducts department/division orientation for administrative and technical staff and training of administrative staff. Coordinates scheduling and use of department/division facilities and assets, including making arrangements for moves and/or renovations, maintaining accurate space records, recommending and/or approving purchase of equipment and furniture, and maintaining inventory files. Approves vacation and sick leave transactions; interprets V/SL policies for unit's personnel. Prepares or coordinates preparation of complex reports requiring significant contact with other departments and outside organizations. Provides professional support for special projects, which may include editorial and administrative support for manuscripts and abstracts for publication; prepares materials for oral and/or written presentations; coordinates and prepares materials for courses, meetings, and conferences; performs Library and Internet research. May provide assistance in preparing grants and contracts, which may include assistance with budget preparation and/or oversight. Maintains sub-ledgers and ledgers for various accounts, including reviewing expenditures and encumbrances, reconciling accounts, and ensuring appropriate use of funds. May provide working supervision for staff of lower rank. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!