Administrative Assistant - Chemical Engineering

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston's Chemical Engineering department is seeking an administrative staff member to provide executive support and coordinate the unit's activities.

The role includes drafting documents, organizing meetings and events, responding to inquiries, and generating reports. A minimum of three years of related experience is required; education may be substituted. The university emphasizes equal opportunity and security checks for personnel.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to conduct basic research and prepare reports.
• Familiarity with university policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drafts correspondence, memoranda, speeches and proposals.
• Organizes activities of the unit, retreats, committees and internships.
• Serves on committees and represents the unit on task forces.
• Responds to information requests and conducts policy research to aid programs.
• Writes and edits newsletters or bulletins for the unit.
• Prepares statistical reports and participates in special projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Policy familiarity

Job description

Department:

Chemical Engineering

Salary:

18.32 - 20.60

Description:

Provides administrative staff support to a university executive. Organizes and coordinates activities of the unit.

• 1. Drafts correspondence, memoranda, speeches, position papers, program/grant proposals and other written documentation.
• 2. Assists in organizing activities of the unit, such as retreats, staff development, committee appointments, internship programs, awards ceremonies, etc.
• 3. Serves on committees and task forces as a representative of the unit.
• 4. Responds to information requests from internal and external agencies and offices and conducts research to assist in policy and program development.
• 5. May collect information and write and edit newsletter or news bulletins for the unit.
• 6. Participates in special projects and prepares a variety of statistical reports as needed.
• 7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.