Administrative Associate II

Job Title

Administrative Associate II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/ .

What We Want

The Administrative Associate II will be responsible for performing general office support duties related to the Biology department academic units.  This position will focus on the A&P courses, while supporting the department wide teaching efforts. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What You Need to Know

Starting Range: $13.26 to $15 per hour

Required Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two years of experience in general office or clerical work

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of keyboarding skills and spreadsheet programs

• Great Interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities:

• Reception: First point of contact for most student and teaching assistant issues.  Assists teaching assistants with office materials and office equipment. Coordinates disability services accommodations for both lecture and lab.

• Records: Assists the Technical Lab Coordinator with ordering course materials, receiving materials, and maintaining the order database and filing records for the Anatomy & Physiology Team.  Maintains schedule for common lecture and lab make up dates, TA proctoring assignments, student make up lab requests. 

• Procedure Documents: Works with staff to maintain office procedures manual, regulations, TA training handbooks, and related information.

• Exam Production: Assists with exam production team in copying, scantron management, key production, and filing exams and exam records. Maintains the required record retention schedules for the Anatomy & Physiology Team.

• Support: Supports the Lab Coordinators, other administrative staff, and faculty with administrative projects, reports, databases, scheduling, and related subjects and performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.