Business and Administrative Specialist, GCMD

Job Posting Title: Business and Administrative Specialist, GCMD ---- Hiring Department: Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Sep 29, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes About The University of Texas at Austin What starts here changes the world. The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. By creating educational opportunities for all and leading cutting-edge research at scale, the University fosters positive social change, technological advancement, and economic progress showing the world that change really does start here. An organizational priority is to successfully make UT the world’s highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas. Learn more about UT’s  mission and values , and  leadership . About The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs The LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the nation’s premier public policy schools. As Texas’ top-ranked policy school for over five decades, the LBJ School provides unmatched opportunities for students to engage with policymakers, industry leaders and innovators in Austin and beyond. The  school  is committed to improving the quality of public service in the United States and abroad at all levels of governance and civic engagement. Our goals are to prepare students and professionals for leadership positions in public service, produce interdisciplinary research to advance our understanding of complex societal problems and create solutions, promote effective public policy and management practice and foster civic engagement on issues of public concern. Committed to advancing the quality of public service, the LBJ School continues to drive education, research and civic engagement at all levels of governance.  About the Governor’s Center for Management Development (GCMD) The mission of the GCMD is to improve organizational effectiveness through the development of leaders and organizations in state agencies and institutes of higher education. We believe it is critical to define the skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors needed by managers and leaders to achieve excellence. We are dedicated to developing and delivering educational courses and services that will assist leaders and organizations in striving for that excellence. Purpose The Governor’s Center for Management Development (GCMD) is looking a Business and Administrative Specialist to support LBJ Executive Education and act as point of contact for their respective business and administrative services. Responsibilities   Serve as point of contact for LBJ Executive Education for business and administrative matters. Advise Exec Ed heads of relevant policies and policy changes. Receive request tickets and route or take action as appropriate. Facilitate requests which may include gathering information, preparing forms, coordinating approvals, providing account information, and other tasks to ensure timely service delivery. Create payment vouchers in Define. Ensure regular check-ins with unit heads and request support from CBO as needed. (35%) Process procurement requests for goods and services for assigned units. Receive and analyze procurement request tickets. Determine and execute appropriate method of procurement. Obtain quotes as needed.  Prepare Business Contracts and related justification forms; serve as back up for business contract review and liaison between requestor and Business Contracts and Purchasing Offices from inception to final approval. Follow up on incomplete purchases or undelivered items. Order supplies. Coordinate vendor set up. (25%) Receive and process travel authorizations and changes. Coordinate documentation ensuring appropriate authorizations on file prior to travel. Assist faculty and staff with travel arrangements as needed. Coordinate restricted region approvals. Prepare cash advance requests and reconciliations as required. Receive funds and process according to cash handling guidelines. (15%) Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of best practice and university/school policies, procedures, and processes for business operations. Manage queues to ensure timely processing and communication in accordance with LBJ business office service level expectations. Enter notes in school systems. Ensure consistently professional communication with vendors, internal customers, and university offices. (20%) Assist with account and budget maintenance including funds transfers and balance inquiries. Ensure sufficient funds are available for expenditures. Request financial reports on behalf of units. Other duties as assigned. (5%) Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and one year of experience at the Administrative Assistant level, or high school graduation or GED, and five years of clerical experience, including one year of experience at the Administrative Assistant level. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Experience managing files and performing data entry. Professional demeanor. Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines and to successfully identify, organize and complete tasks independently and in a team environment. Experience working with confidential information and providing advanced administrative support using tact, discretion, and diplomacy. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications More than the required experience. Experience providing direct support to senior leadership. Knowledge of UT and LBJ business office pro