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Administrative Assistant II

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
Huntsville, TX

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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.

Requisition201900193STitleAdministrative Assistant IIFLSA statusNon-ExemptHiring Salary<br /><br/><a href=http://www.shsu.edu/dept/human-resources/payplan/documents/Pay%20Grade%20Table%202017.pdf>SHSU Salary Table</a>

$1,918 – $2,830 per month

Occupational CategoryClericalDepartmentAthleticsOpen Until FilledYesEducational and Experience Requirement

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. One year relevant clerical 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

To provide advanced clerical and secretarial skills for the performance of duties of a difficult or complex nature which require the frequent use of discretion and independent judgment. Responsible for serving in a secretarial capacity for an academic department chair and faculty members or an administrator or supervisor of a department, administrative office or project.

Primary Responsibilities

Performs a variety of clerical and secretarial duties such as: exercises responsibility for the utilization of correct format, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; typing a variety of material, including manuscripts, from very rough drafts which involve special formats and complicated footnotes and bibliographies; maintaining bookkeeping records pertaining to budgets, grants and contracts as required by the supervisor; making arrangements for meetings and conferences, notifying participants of dates, times and locations, and takes and transcribes the minutes of such meetings and conferences as directed by the supervisor; receiving and screening visitors; making appointments for the supervisor; maintaining confidential records and files; composing routine correspondence; receiving, sorting, and distributing mail; and, searching for, assembling, and organizing materials required by the supervisor. May assist in the preparation of quarterly, annual, and other periodic reports. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Use of computer, copier, printer, typewriter, and standard equipment common to most offices. May require the ability to type. Proficiency in the use of English, spelling, and business mathematics. Work is performed mostly in a semi-private office area with an almost complete absence of disagreeable working conditions. May spend but not necessarily limited to from 25 percent to 50 percent of time on routine contacts with others such as receiving visitors and providing information in person or by telephone to other departments and offices or to the general public.

Full Time Part TimeFull TimeQuicklinkhttp://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/22303 EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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    Screening Questions

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    1. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
      • Yes
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    2. * How did you learn about this position?
      • The Chronicle of Higher Education
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      • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
      • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
      • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
      • Association for Women in Science
      • TWC - Work in Texas
      • Inside Higher Ed
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      • SHSU Website
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    About Sam Houston State University

    For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

    SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

    Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

    Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 

    SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.

    Member The Texas State University System  

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    Telephone
    936-294-1070
    Location
    1905 University Avenue
    Huntsville
    TX
    77340
    US

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