Administrative Associate V

Job Title

Administrative Associate V

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Proposed Minimum Salary

$18.67 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Required Education:

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

Required Experience:

-Five years of related experience.

Preferred Education:

-Bachelor's degree

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

-Knowledge of standard proofreading.

-Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

-Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

-Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

-Ability to work in a high stress environment.

-Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

-Ability to work independently once given a project.

-Occasionally work beyond normal office hours.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

N/A

**POSITION CONTINGENT ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING**

30%: Assist with administration of contracts and grants. Interact with various collaborators grant administrators and sponsoring entities. Preparation of budgets and matter pertaining to grant and progress report submission. Assist with complex financial and statistical analysis and summary reports.

25%: Assist in answering phone, making travel arrangements, maintaining calendar, setting up conference calls and meetings. Composes correspondence, reports, and presentations including editing and proofreading. Maintains electronic filing system.

20%: Coordinate supply and instrument ordering, deliveries, payments, service contracts. 

10%: Assist with all HR matters for lab personnel

10%: Assist with editing and submission of scientific papers and reviews.

5%: Performs other duties as assigned.

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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