Position Information
Hiring Department: Open Records
Reports To: Director of Open Records
Job Location: El Paso, Texas (On Site)
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm. Flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Required Application Materials:
Position Summary
Implements and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of projects within area of assigned responsibility. The Assistant Director will perform a variety of complex management duties to meet the needs of the department and University mission. This includes assisting the Director with the administration of campus-wide projects, facilitating review of business agreements and advising campus of various insurance policies while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, UTEP's Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP), and the Regents' Rules and Regulations of the University of Texas System. The Assistant Director may assume the duties and responsibilities of the Director while the Director is absent, exercising judgment and providing advice on a wide range of contract and insurance matters.
Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists with the coordination and supervision of the daily processing functions.
Reviews, processes and monitors business agreements and ensures compliance with applicable University and University of Texas System policies and regulations. Facilitates compliance with University agreement review processes, agreement execution, and distribution.
Coordinates international travel requests for review by the International Oversight Committee (IOC).
Works with Director to administer institutional insurance policies, including review and processing of claims, maintaining insurance-related databases, advising University departments regarding purchasing additional insurance coverages as needed, and processing insurance premium payments.
Provides direct oversight of risk assessment and risk management program development. Reviews and coordinates tort claims with legal counsel and University administration.
Develops and implements short and long-term operational objectives, in conjunction with the Director; reviews documentation relating to needs specific to assigned area(s).
Oversees the open records process for requests subject to the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) and coordinates responses to these requests in compliance with the Texas Government Code. Works with legal counsel as needed.
Works with the Director to advise and assist University departments, students, faculty, and staff regarding area(s) of responsibilities; Assist in developing and providing training, policies, guidelines, and processes. Acts as liaison between department and internal or external customers.
Coordinates, compiles and submits campus-wide project requests and reports as required by management, state and local agencies. Ensures compliance of policies and procedures; advises University personnel regarding the development and implementation of regulatory strategy, potential areas of regulatory concern, and new government/regulatory developments.
Participates in committees, professional trainings, industry conferences, and conventions.
Implements directives corresponding to division and department outlining policy, program, or operational changes.
Understands department's role in accomplishing the University's mission.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with others.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations objectives, policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors Degree.
and
Experience: Three years of related experience and training to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Occasional traveling required.
Why Pick UTEP
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution's core strengths-its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships-the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University's regional impact and national stature.
Miner Perks and Benefits
What UTEP Offers:
Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.
Additional Information
Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the positions essential functions.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to very loud.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEPs Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.