Executive Administrative Assistant, African American Studies

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking an administrative staff specialist to provide support to a university executive in the African-American Studies department. The role involves organizing unit activities, drafting official documents, and assisting in policy and program development.

The position requires at least three years of relevant experience; education may be substituted by experience. All UH System positions are security-sensitive and require a background check.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

University of Houston is seeking an administrative staff specialist to provide support to a university executive in the African-American Studies department. The role involves organizing unit activities, drafting official documents, and assisting in policy and program development.

The position requires at least three years of relevant experience; education may be substituted by experience. All UH System positions are security-sensitive and require a background check.