Administrative Services Officer, Center for Archaeological Research (CAR)

Administrative Services Officer, Center for Archaeological Research (CAR)

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15359
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $58,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 5/29/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

Resume and Cover Letter are required.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Administrative Services Officer (ASO) ensures efficient departmental operations by managing complex administrative, financial, and coordination tasks. The ASO provides high-level staff support, exercises independent judgment, and follows established policies to complete assignments.

Core Responsibilities

1. Oversees daily operations to ensure efficiency. Optimizes workflows and improves processes. Coordinates with university stakeholders to achieve center goals. Uses independent judgment to make decisions.

2. Collaborates with People Excellence and supports HR tasks. Coordinates recruitment and hiring efforts for exempt and non-exempt personnel; creates employment requisitions for posting, and related documentation. Meets deadlines from university stakeholders.

3. Acts as the liaison to coordinate information flow including Payroll, Human Resources, Fiscal Services, Grants and other institutional offices.

4. Manages all fiscal activities, receive, review, analyze and process financial transactions into the University Software System. Transactions include accounting (posting and reconciling), budget development and monitoring, purchasing, travel and records management.

5. Verifies documentation and ensures projects are completed on time.

6. Supervises support staff and provides guidance on complex issues. Focuses on employee development through training and reviews. Ensures staff meet deadlines and follow procedures. Improves employee awareness and engagement with clear communication.

7. Coordinates and supervises work study students. Determines schedules, assignments, and processes invoices. Controls all expenditures and statements of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.

8. Manages fiscal activities, including account reconciliation, monitors expenses, and processes invoices. Controls all expenditures and statements of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.

9. Oversees the management of federal and non-federal contracts.

10. Prepares financial reports, presentations, and documents for Director and Assistant Director. Ensures materials are accurate and professional for executive review and decision-making.

11. Responsible for the purchase of office supplies, lab supplies, computer equipment, automotive supplies, etc.

12. Responsible for inventory, and the surplus of tagged and non-tagged assets.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.

• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Documentation & Records Management
• Data Entry
• Customer Service Management
• Database Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Active Listening

Working Conditions

• Office Environment. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary based on the department's needs.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.


To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to 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=21&JobOpeningId=15359&PostingSeq=1






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