Administrative Associate III - Assistant to the Chair

at  Sam Houston State University

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Named after Texas’ legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Associates Degree in related field. Four years relevant administrative assistant experience or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION

Performs complex administrative assistant duties for the Department of Psychology and Philosophy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs complex administrative assistant duties. Provides departmental or University information to students, departments, and staff. Prepares, reviews, revises, and interprets polices and procedures. Distributes correspondence, forms, reports, and documents necessary for effective department functioning. Maintains frequent contacts for administrator with public and university officials. Maintains complex personnel, administrative, or other special reports in confidence. May respond to correspondence not requiring attention of supervisor. May handle appointments, calendar, mail, inventory, travel, files, surveys, and memberships for the department and administrator. Handles P-Card purchases and monitors expenses related to budget and grants. Performs other related duties as assigned.