Administrative Support Specialist

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Texas is seeking a full-time Administrative Associate I to perform vital administrative support duties for the Department of Art. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and two years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education. Responsibilities include budget tracking, purchasing coordination, and providing general administrative assistance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong communication skills, and has experience with university financial systems.

Qualifications

• Two years relevant administrative support experience, preferably in higher education.
• Knowledge of budgeting, purchasing, travel processing, and recordkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative assistant duties and coordinate departmental purchasing.
• Maintain departmental budget records and prepare routine reports.
• Provide front office support and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Administrative support

Budget management

Purchasing procedures

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

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Job description

A public university in Texas is seeking a full-time Administrative Associate I to perform vital administrative support duties for the Department of Art. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and two years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education. Responsibilities include budget tracking, purchasing coordination, and providing general administrative assistance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong communication skills, and has experience with university financial systems.