Administrative Associate II

Job Title

Administrative Associate II

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

History

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.00 hourly

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

Works with department head and faculty to distribute funds based on designed allocations. Types requisitions, pays invoices, and deposits funds in selected accounts. Monitors budget status reports on a monthly basis and addresses account shortages and reconciliations. Serves as liaison to the dean’s office and other university offices. Performs duties necessary for smooth operation of classes and departmental offices. Assists department head in maintaining and supporting all necessary departmental functions.

Responsibilities:

• Order supplies

• Working with students/student contact

• Answering phone

• Filing

• Budget processing

• Errands, email, new faculty paperwork and meetings

• Word processing, spreadsheet and email

• Training (business office, IT, etc.)

• Promotional support

• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two years of secretarial or clerical experience with computer proficiency.

• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet creation/management.

• Excellent public relations skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Self-starter, possessing the ability to independently organize complex and confidential assignments.

• Strong editing skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Three or more years of secretarial/clerical experience.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Familiarity with Datatel and university procedures.

• Working knowledge of social media and graphics programs.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

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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