Administrative Associate V

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking an Administrative Associate V to provide highly advanced administrative support in the Human Behavior Lab. The role coordinates daily office activities, handles confidential matters, and contributes to workflow efficiency.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least five years of related experience, with strong skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and communication. This on-site staff position offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; five years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently once given a project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily office support activities and administrative interactions.
• Assists in the coordination of daily work flow and the resolution of complex, highly sensitive and confidential matters.
• Provide organizational planning and problem solving skills.
• Researches and analyzes administrative requirements for specific programs or projects.
• Provides technical information regarding administrative procedures, services, or programs.
• Develops procedures for complex or specialized functions.
• Responds to inquiries and interprets rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• May monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintains a variety of fiscal, administrative, and academic records.
• Verifies, processes, and reviews forms, reports, tables, and other documents.
• Performs special analyses and project summaries.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares itineraries.
• Coordinates meetings, seminars, and other special events.
• Coordinates the maintenance of files, records, office supplies, or equipment.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements, administrative changes, or new initiatives.
• May hire, train and supervise student workers and support staff.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database applications

Multitasking

Written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job TitleAdministrative Associate V Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Agricultural Economics Proposed Minimum Salary$21.63 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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Position Information We are seeking an Administrative Associate V who works under general supervision and provides highly advanced administrative support in the Human Behavior Lab.

• Coordinates daily office support activities and administrative interactions.
• Assists in the coordination of daily work flow and the resolution of complex, highly sensitive and confidential matters.
• Provide organizational planning and problem solving skills.
• Researches and analyzes administrative requirements for specific programs or projects.
• Provides technical information regarding administrative procedures, services, or programs.
• Develops procedures for complex or specialized functions.
• Responds to inquiries and interprets rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• May monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintains a variety of fiscal, administrative, and academic records.
• Verifies, processes, and reviews forms, reports, tables, and other documents.
• Performs special analyses and project summaries.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares itineraries.
• Coordinates meetings, seminars, and other special events.
• Coordinates the maintenance of files, records, office supplies, or equipment.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements, administrative changes, or new initiatives.
• May hire, train and supervise student workers and support staff.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work in a high stress environment. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Ability to work independently once given a project.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents. In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

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