Higher Ed Admin Assistant I: Budget & Operations

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking an Administrative Assistant I in Edinburg, Texas. This role provides skilled and routine administrative support to the department head and staff, maintaining budgets, calendars, and filing systems while coordinating travel and events as needed.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent experience with at least two years in office administration.

Qualifications

• Two years of office administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree required or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the department administrator.
• Type letters, memos, reports, requisitions from notes and rough drafts.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for supervisor and staff.
• Monitor budgets and prepare monthly reconciliations and reports.
• Maintain filing systems and departmental calendars.
• Screen visitors and telephone calls; act as receptionist.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Receptionist duties

Education

Associate degree

Tools

PC literacy

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking an Administrative Assistant I in Edinburg, Texas. This role provides skilled and routine administrative support to the department head and staff, maintaining budgets, calendars, and filing systems while coordinating travel and events as needed.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent experience with at least two years in office administration.