Job Title Administrative Associate I Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department College Of Arts, Sciences & Education Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Texarkana, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Administrative Associate I works under supervision and performs entry-level administrative support work. Salary Information: The expected rate of pay for this position is $14.37 per hour. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: + Greets visitors, answers and screens calls, provides general information and referrals, and schedules appointments. Receives, sorts, and routes mail and performs other mail services. + Applies, interprets, and communicates policies and procedures and serves as a resource for answering questions regarding policies. + Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records. Performs data entry and retrieval and maintains data files. Prepares and proofs materials for reports and other publications. Prepares, modifies, and verifies documents. + Makes arrangements for meetings, appointments, conferences, and travel including reserving university rooms and spaces. + Maintains office supplies and equipment. Maintains office reference materials including online office materials. + May deliver, pick up, or receive cash payments, documents, supplies, equipment, or materials. + Participates in online and in person meetings as directed. + Assists with inventory as directed. + 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Minimum Qualifications + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience + One (1) year of experience + Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. + Effective verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications + Two (2) years of related experience + Experience in higher education + Experience with DocuSign, PDF formats, and video conferencing applications + Familiarity with general office equipment + Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook + Experience with Zoom and Microsoft Teams applications + Effective interpersonal skills + Accurate keyboarding ability + Organizational and decision-making skills (demonstrated ability to think critically) + Ability to maintain confidentiality. SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: This position generally does not supervise employees. OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 10/18/2024. To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application. Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu. 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.