Administrative Associate V

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

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, TX, is seeking an Administrative Associate V in the Agricultural Economics department to provide highly advanced administrative support under general supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily office activities and workflows, arranging travel, meetings and events, maintaining records, and assisting in complex analyses. The role requires discretion with sensitive information and strong organizational and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years of related experience

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.
• 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

Spreadsheet

Database

Multitasking

Written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Five years of related experience

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 Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Job Title

Administrative Associate V

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Agricultural Economics

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.63 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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.

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.

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.

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.