Administrative Associate I (Part-time, Austin)

Job Title

Administrative Associate I (Part-time, Austin)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$12.00 hourly

Job Location

Austin, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Works under supervision and performs entry-level administrative support work. This position is located at a satellite office in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Serves a primary contact for daily office support activities including greeting and directing visitors; answering, directing, and managing phone calls; managing incoming mail and calls; responding to non-routine information requests, correspondence and inquiries; and scheduling both face-to-face and virtual meetings.

• Develops, evaluates and ensures adherence to office procedures. Manages daily office support activities such as student worker and intern coordination, office maintenance issues, and key control. Requests services such as mail pick-up and delivery and printing and equipment maintenance. Maintains and purchases all general office supplies and equipment.

• Serves as primary administrative support for the Texas Child & Family Study including supplies, managing equipment maintenance and travel arrangements, preparing itineraries and travel vouchers as well as other duties as needed.

• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year of experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant field (e.g., psychology, social work, sociology, public policy, or public health).

• Two to five years of professional administrative experience in a higher education setting.

• Experience working with stakeholders and community residents in target area.

Job Posting Close Date:

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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