Support Assistant - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

UTHealth Houston's Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is hiring a Support Assistant to perform basic to moderately complex clerical tasks under clearly defined supervision. The role supports the assigned area and may include secretarial support. The department may provide additional guidance through a departmental position description. The department is dedicated to education, research, and patient care, and continually seeks to improve quality and deliver behavioral health care to the community and beyond. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position under Texas law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of related work experience; equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement may be substituted.
Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
Must be able to meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Handle general inquiries and collect and process paperwork, including document processing, record keeping, and report compilation.
Transcribe correspondence and memoranda; prepare graphs, tables, manuscripts, reports, and presentation materials.
Schedule and maintain calendars and travel itineraries, coordinating arrangements in compliance with applicable University, governmental, and grant policies and guidelines.
May maintain and reconcile assigned financial records and reports.
Complete and process forms and documents using standard policies and procedures.
Maintain financial record-keeping systems.
Schedule meetings and rooms, invite participants, and arrange refreshments and equipment as needed; may prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
Maintain office supplies and equipment.
Screen calls and receive and direct visitors.
Handle basic, noncomplex inquiries.
May advise on basic policies and processes as assigned by the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time; the posting states these total approximately 37–38 days per year.
Increasing vacation accrual with length of service.
Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.