Job ID: 15690
Location: Austin, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status Nonexempt Earliest Start Date
Immediately Salary
Salary commensurate with experience Hours per Week
40 hours weekly Hiring Department Police Required Application Materials
A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor. About Us
For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.
The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System's thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences. Purpose of Position
Provides administrative assistance in the daily operations and functions of the Office of the Director of Police (ODOP) and the University of Texas System Police (UTSP) Academy. Coordinates communication and reporting with external stakeholders, other law enforcement agencies, including the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), and other organizations supporting the Academy training mission. Essential Functions
Provide administrative support for all programs, services, and activities for the UTSP Academy including, but not limited to, the Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC)and all other in-service training courses.
Maintain and organize all academy records, files, and documentation in an audit-ready format to ensure compliance with TCOLE standards, including tracking, updating, retaining, and preparing records for inspections, audits, accreditation reviews, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Support statewide training operations by assisting the Training Coordinator with communication, coordination, and compliance-related initiatives across participating agencies and stakeholders.
Manage and oversee the timely and accurate reporting of all training-related information to TCOLE.
Assist with securing venues, contracts, and services needed for UTSP Academy events.
Facilitate Academy meetings and track action items.
Coordinate the guest instructor process, including scheduling hotel and travel related accommodations and setting up payment processing.
Create and distribute Academy communications, updates, programs, agendas, etc.
Coordinate the BPOC graduation, including planning, communications, and vendor logistics.
Manage and oversee the timely and accurate reporting of all training-related information to TCOLE.
Serve as coordinator and liaison for federal Department of Veterans Affairs programming.
Support Academy facility operations by managing equipment inventory and procurement, coordinating building maintenance and repair activities, and overseeing fleet-related administrative functions. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of office management practices, administrative procedures, and business operations
Familiarity with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Teams)
Understanding of records management, data entry systems, and document retention practices
Basic knowledge of budgeting, invoice processing, and procurement procedures
Awareness of customer service principles and professional communication standards
Obtain a certification as a School Certifying Official (SCO) for VA Non-College Degree (NCD) within 90 days of hire Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent and two years of administrative experience is required Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
5 or more years of administrative experience
Certification as a School Certifying Official (SCO) for VA Non-College Degree (NCD) is preferred
Experience working in a law enforcement environment
Experience with Canvas Learning Management System, MS PowerPoint, or Smartsheet Working Conditions
Driving of UT owned vehicle required.
Driving is required and an essential part of the position.
May work around standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Uses standard office equipment
10% Travel
Requires occasional evening or weekend hours Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Participation in TRS is mandatory.
A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed. EO/AA Statement
The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.
For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at
[email protected] .
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=8&JobOpeningId=15690&PostingSeq=1
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