Administrative Associate IV (Outreach & PreCollege Programs)

Job Title

Administrative Associate IV (Outreach & PreCollege Programs)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Outreach and PreCollege Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$14.43 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Administrative Associate IV works under general supervision and provides advanced administrative support work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides advanced administrative support and may serve as a personal assistant. May maintain office schedules and appointments.
• Researches and analyzes administrative requirements for specific programs or projects. Provides technical information regarding administrative procedures, services, or programs.
• Assists in the development of office procedures, including complex or specialized functions. Explains, applies, interprets, and communicates 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.
• Assists in the planning of special events. Makes arrangements for meetings, appointments, conferences, and travel. May set up meetings, seminars, and other special events to include facilities, equipment, and food.
• Coordinates the maintenance of files, records, office supplies, or equipment. Maintains office reference materials including online office materials. May deliver, pick up, or receive cash payments, documents, supplies, or materials.
• May assists management in the supervision of student workers and support staff including processing complex confidential matters.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare data for reports for the University and the TRIO SSS program.
• Collaborate with internal and external offices and constituencies, including faculty and staff from other units and divisions and representatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – High school diploma or GED.
• Experience – Four years of related experience.

• Bilingual English-Spanish.

 

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

 

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 
• Work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Be proactive and be able to take initiative.
• Willingness to learn.
• Advocate on behalf of SSS STEM students for services.
• Familiarity with policies and issues affecting first generation, low-income and students with disabilities.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with policies and issues affecting first generation, low-income and students with disabilities.
• Understanding TAMIU’s opportunities, requirements and procedures.

License/Professional Certification - None

Physical Requirements - General office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

• This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and/or weekend hours may be required.
• Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $14.43/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.