JOB SUMMARY:

Provides analytical, technical, administrative and communication skills necessary to respond to Texas Public Information Act requests served on the University. 

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Jointly supervises, motivates, manages, directs, coordinates and evaluates the work of legal secretaries, clerk, interns/externs as they assist in responding to information requests.
• Advises and directs all department administrators or their designees, as necessary, in the coordination of responses to requests for information.
• Works directly with UT System Public Information Coordinator and the Office of General Counsel in drafting legal arguments and preparing briefs to the Attorney General arguing exceptions to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.
• Reviews documentation gathered and evaluates the responsiveness of the documents.  Maintains confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Dockets, manages and prioritizes numerous requests under stringent statutory timelines.
• Skillfully manages communications with all departments within the University to locate, gather and compile responsive information.
• Researches Texas Statutes, prior opinions and case law for allowable exceptions to disclosure.

•  Prepares weekly summaries of requests and prepares monthly summaries as required by the State Legislature.

•  Investigates and responds to complaints of overcharges sent to the Attorney General Costs Administrator.

•  Assists with the coordination of government/legislative issues with respect to state statutes regarding the Public Information Act.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent or Legal Assistant Certification and two years related experience.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard office environments.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES.