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University of Texas at Arlington

Support Specialist I (Part-time)

🇺🇸 Arlington, TX

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $19 per Hour

💻 Operations

🗓️ April 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is hiring a Support Specialist I (Part-time). The role involves managing and auditing the campus-wide key inventory to maintain security, communicating with various departments, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. The position also includes recommending corrective actions and producing annual audit reports. 

Highlights 

  • Manage and audit campus-wide key inventory.
  • Communicate effectively with multiple departments.
  • Perform administrative duties related to the Key Shop.
  • Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
  • Compensation up to $19.00 an hour.
  • High School diploma and at least six months of clerical experience required.

Support Specialist I (Part-time) Full Description


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Support Specialist I (Part-time)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
 Position Information 
Posting Number  | S06194P
Position Title  | Support Specialist I (Part-time)
Department  | Police Department
Location  | Arlington
Job Family  | Police
Position Status  | Part-time
Work Hours  | Standard
Work Schedule  | Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.Part-time position with up to 20 flexible hours per week.
Open to  | External and Internal
Salary  | Hourly rate is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $19.00 an hour.
Duration  | Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis  | Bi-weekly
Benefits Eligible  | Yes
Benefits at UTA  | We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
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Job Summary  |  The Support Specialist I will work under general supervision to manage and audit campus-wide key inventory. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate, detailed records and performing related administrative duties for the Key Shop.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities  | Conducts and maintains departmental key inventory for the entire campus to help maintain campus-wide security. Effectively communicates with all departments and varied position levels on campus regarding key inventory issues. Recommends corrective action for issues discovered through audit procedures and follow-up to verify that those recommended corrections are enacted. Gather and maintains accurate data to compare with Key Control key tracking software, university key holder files, and campus wide audit findings. Inspects campus-wide key request records and ensures accuracy by verifying that the persons who were issued keys are still employed at UTA, still authorized to receive certain keys, and still have the issued keys in their possession. Ensures the keys have been collected from employees who have transferred to other positions, resigned, retired, or have been terminated. Responsible for producing annual audit report. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications  | High School diploma with six (6) months of clerical experience. Extreme accuracy required in the maintenance of inventory, key audits, and other related records. Must be detail-oriented. Must have a current Texas Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications  | One to three (1-3) years of clerical experience. Working (intermediate-level) knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  |
Other Requirements  |
Working Conditions  |
Special Conditions for Eligibility  |
CBC Requirement  | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement  | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information  | The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations  | The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
 Posting Detail Information 
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Open Until Filled  |
Minimum Number of References Required  | 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * What is the highest level of education attained? 
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • PhD or equivalent 
  2. * How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field? 
    • None/less than 2 years
    • 2 to 3 years
    • 4 to 5 years
    • 6 years or more
  3. * What is your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)? 
    • No skills/Basic
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Proficient
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume or CV
  2. Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents

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