Receiving and Supply Assistant

Instructions to applicants:

PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Job Title:

Receiving and Supply Assistant

Location:

Alpine

Department:

General Services

Job No.:

999696

Posting Date:

11/05/2026

Until Filled:

Yes

Salary:

$29,946.00

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years work experience in inventory control or related field.
• Computer experience; forklift operations; oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in the development of programs designed to increase the efficiency of existing operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

SummaryAssist in the activities of the General Stores and Central Receiving. Assist in maintaining and providing for the operation of the General Store inventory and the receiving and distribution of University property.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist in inventory control, stock levels, disbursement, and warehouse security measures, inventory control records; central receiving control procedures and records.
2. Assist in inspecting and monitoring the operation of the General Stores inventory control, records and security.
3. Assist in preparing requisitions on selected items from order lists and physical count.
4. Make recommendations for improvements to the General Store and Central Receiving operations.
5. Maintain updated training respectively for all areas of responsibility.
6. Process departmental requests for supplies.

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

Expectation of Quality:
Employee will support the mission of Sul Ross State University by providing high-quality, professional services, timely responses, and solutions to customer requests.
Key Competencies:(Knowledge Skills and Abilities)
Must be able to read a standard packing list, inspect and receive all tangible goods that have a Purchase Order, and ensure delivery to proper department. Must be able to understand and utilize computer equipment used in the Central Stores, including UPS and FED-EX online software. must be able to operate forklift and lift, move and/or carry heavy objects (includes objects over 40 pounds).
Physical Requirements:
Warehouse conditions; heavy physical duties; must be able to climb ladders and stairs; long periods of standing may be required. The role demands frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. Visual acuity is essential for reading and interpreting data on computer screens. Clear verbal communication skills are necessary for interacting with colleagues and employees. Additionally, the job may involve occasional mobility around the office and attending meetings, as well as frequent travel to attend off-site meetings and trainings. After hours and weekend “on-call” availability required. Position is Security Sensitive.

Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Other Information:

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

About SRSU:

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.