Administrative Associate V

Texas A&M AgriLife is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive agriculture program, bringing together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across Texas, AgriLife improves lives, environments, and the Texas economy through education, research, extension, and service.

About the role

We are seeking an Administrative Associate V who works under general supervision and provides highly advanced administrative support in the Human Behavior Lab.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily office support activities and administrative interactions.
• Assists in the coordination of daily work flow and the resolution of complex, highly sensitive, and confidential matters.
• Provides organizational planning and problem-solving skills.
• Researches and analyzes administrative requirements for specific programs or projects.
• Provides technical information regarding administrative procedures, services, or programs.
• Develops procedures for complex or specialized functions.
• Responds to inquiries and interprets rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; may monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintains a variety of fiscal, administrative, and academic records; verifies, processes, and reviews forms, reports, tables, and other documents.
• Performs special analyses and project summaries.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares itineraries.
• Coordinates meetings, seminars, and other special events.
• Coordinates the maintenance of files, records, office supplies, or equipment; makes recommendations for process improvements, administrative changes, or new initiatives.
• May hire, train, and supervise student workers and support staff.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife.

Pay

$21.63 hourly

Job location: College Station, Texas