Graduate Assistant

Position Description

A graduate student in an institution within the Texas Tech University System employed in support of a department or unit responsible for work assigned by the supervisor within the unit or department which utilizes knowledge beyond undergraduate academic studies.

Major/Essential Functions

Experience or academic preparation involving business administration, healthcare administration, public administration, compliance, risk management, finance, data analysis, or a related field. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to manage confidential information, detailed documentation, and multiple assignments under established deadlines.

• The Graduate Assistant supports the Compliance and Risk Management department through administrative, records-retention, data-tracking, and program-support activities.
• Responsibilities include assisting with travel reconciliation, purchasing and receipt documentation, invoice and credit card processing, scheduling, retention of departmental records, and maintenance of audit-documentation back-up.
• The position also assists with tracking, reporting, and trending departmental data and performance metrics and may support emergency preparedness, contracting, credentialing, compliance, and risk management initiatives. Work is performed under supervision and evaluated based on accuracy, timeliness, confidentiality, service, and completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and shared electronic document systems.
• Experience with purchasing, travel reconciliation, invoice processing, credit card documentation, scheduling, or other administrative functions.
• Ability to maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready records in accordance with retention requirements.
• Experience tracking, summarizing, reporting, or trending data and performance metrics.
• Interest in healthcare compliance, risk management, emergency preparedness, contracting, credentialing, or related institutional operations.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in the graduate program of an institution within the Texas Tech University System.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.