Administrative Associate III

Job TitleAdministrative Associate III Agency West Texas A&M University Department English, Philosophy & Modern Languages Proposed Minimum Salary$15.34 hourly Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits General Summary Works under general supervision and provides routine administrative support work. Responsibilities: Word processing, budgeting, desktop publishing, presentation, and data management activities, and assists staff with the use of these applications. Composes correspondence, reports, publications, and presentations, including editing and proofreading. Greets visitors, answers and screens calls, provides information and referrals, and schedules appointments. Receives, sorts, and routes mail and performs other mail services. Coordinates and supports department meetings, appointments, and events. Allocates purchases and manages reimbursements. Creates or modifies forms and records. Verifies, processes, and reviews forms, reports, and other documents. Applies, interprets and communicates policies and procedures and serves as a resource for answering questions regarding policies. Supports external communication efforts, including website updates and social media posts. Maintains office supplies and equipment and spaces. Maintains office reference materials including online office materials. May deliver, pick up, or receive documents, supplies, equipment, or materials. May serve as liaison for departmental equipment and service contracts. May participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of student workers and other support staff. 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 as assigned. Necessary Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) years of related experience. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Effective English verbal and written communication skills. Someone capable of being physically in the office, 8-5, as a general rule. Preferred Qualifications: BA or MA in English. Five (5) years of related experience. Outgoing and friendly. Self-directed. Good with budgets and budgeting. Detail-oriented. Graphic arts, social media, or web design a plus. Applicant Instructions: Please include the following with your application: Cover letter Resume Three references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page before continuing through the application. Please use the Upload button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu. Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 masters degrees and two doctoral degrees. WTs long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available. Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.