Administrative Associate or Senior Administrative Associate (depending on experience) - Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, Texas Law

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The University of Texas School of Lawstrives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)

• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)

• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Training and conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Athletic ticket discounts

• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums

• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see:https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefitsandhttps://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

The Sissy Farenthold Reproductive Justice Defense Project, housed at the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, provides legal information and other resources for lawyers, advocates, and health care providers who represent or support those who face criminal or other carceral consequences for pregnancy-related outcomes. In addition, we track criminal charges, prosecutions, and civil suits in Texas related to pregnancy and abortion. Finally, we serve as a hub for state, national, and international academic research and advocacy regarding the criminalization of pregnancy. The administrative associate will assist in the development, coordination, and improvement of these initiatives.

The Rapoport Center operates as a vibrant, interdisciplinary hub for social justice research, teaching, networking, and advocacy. The Center regularly convenes workshops and public events that bring together academics and activists; engages in research and publication of scholarship and reports; and supports faculty and student research, creative work, and advocacy.

The administrative associate, or senior administrative associate (depending on experience),provides detailed programmatic and administrative support for the Project and Center as well as assistance in the development, coordination, and improvement of their initiatives.

Support Project leadership and assist with the coordination of the Reproductive Justice Defense Project by:

• overseeing the daily administration and workflow of the Project by planning and timely executing the activities of the Project, managing program logistics, and creating process and interim deadlines;

• scheduling and leading regular planning meetings with Project leadership;

• organizing logistics and creating publicity materials for presentations, trainings, and other events, which includes outreach to lawyers, health care providers, and advocacy groups;

• supporting communication and outreach to local, national, and international partners;

• facilitating interdisciplinary relationships across the UT campus on issues related to reproductive justice;

• maintaining the Project's website, including writing, editing, and formatting website materials using WordPress, Canva, InDesign, and other software;

• helping with the tracking of criminal and civil cases in Texas related to pregnancy outcomes, which includes requesting public court documents and coordinating payment and reimbursement;

• tracking correspondence, planning, execution, and follow up for presentations, including CLE accreditation, material distribution, and feedback survey management;

• overseeing student team to execute and provide continuity to longer term research and case tracking.

Supports Center and Project operations more broadly by:

• supporting communication efforts, including content creation for social media, websites, publications, and fundraising;

• processing financial documents, vendor payments, travel authorizations, reimbursements, and purchase orders;

• helping with logistics and publicity for Center activities and events, including its 20thanniversary gala;

• other responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience or high school diploma or GED and five years of experience performing complex administrative functions. Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Bachelor's degree. Three years of administrative and project coordination experience. Experience working at UT Austin or in a legal, advocacy, nonprofit, or academic setting. Experience with website design and/or WordPress. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Canva, or other graphic design software.

$48,000 + depending on qualifications

May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity. Lift and move standard office files and supplies. Wear appropriate office attire; accept supervision. Work hours may include occasional evenings, weekends and some holidays during peak periods to meet deadlines. The general expectation for the position is on-site work, though hybrid flexibility may be considered after the successful completion of an initial onboarding period of six months.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.