Administrative Associate III

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in College Station seeks an Administrative Associate III to provide complex administrative support under general supervision. Responsibilities include word processing, spreadsheet and database tasks, preparing reports, coordinating meetings and travel, and maintaining records.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and three years of related experience, plus strong written and verbal communication and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of related experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Performs word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, and data management activities, and assists staff with the use of these applications. Composes correspondence, reports, publications, and presentations, including editing and proofreading. Creates and maintains spreadsheets and databases.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Administrative Associate III

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Wildlife Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.85 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Administrative Associate III works under general supervision and provides complex administrative support work.

Responsibilities

• Performs word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, and data management activities, and assists staff with the use of these applications. Composes correspondence, reports, publications, and presentations, including editing and proofreading. Creates and maintains spreadsheets and databases.
• Researches and analyzes administrative requirements for specific programs or projects. Provides technical information regarding administrative procedures, services, or programs. May perform mail services.
• Applies, interprets, and communicates policies and procedures and serves as a resource for answering questions regarding policies.
• Maintains a variety of fiscal, administrative, and academic records. Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records. Verifies, processes, and reviews forms, reports, and other documents.
• Makes arrangements for meetings, appointments, conferences, and travel. May set up meetings, seminars, and other special events to include facilities, equipment, and food.
• Maintains office supplies and equipment. Maintains office reference materials including online office materials. May deliver, pick up, or receive cash payments, documents, supplies, equipment, or materials.
• May coordinate activities and assign work to student workers and support staff. May participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of student workers and other support staff.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.