Administrative Associate III

Job TitleAdministrative Associate III Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department County Program D06 Proposed Minimum Salary$18.76 hourly Job LocationFort Stockton, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Job Description Summary The Administrative Associate III, under general supervision, works collaboratively with District leadership to provide routine administrative support work. Responsibilities Performs word processing, 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. Provides support in managing and updating websites and social media accounts, ensuring consistency, accuracy of information and compliance with Texas A&M University and Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communication guidelines, maintaining the institution's brand integrity and standards. Applies, interprets, and communicates policies and procedures and serves as a resource for answering questions regarding policies. Posts information to agency records and modify forms or records. Verifies, processes, and reviews forms, reports, and other documents. Makes arrangements for meetings, appointments, conferences, and travel. Serves as front-line individual to receive telephone calls, visitors, mail, etc.; fields questions and refers to appropriate individuals; requests express package pickup/delivery; maintains supply inventory, maintains departmental active files and archived records off-site; and provides calendar notices and reminders of activities and deadlines. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) years of related experience. Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five (5) years of related experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in standard word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with administrators, faculty, staff and stakeholders; function well in a team environment; exhibit professionalism. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Ability to work independently once given a project. Other Requirements and Factors: This position is security sensitive. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures. All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements. Applicant Instructions Please include the following with your application: Cover letter Resume Three references with email and daytime phone number Attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page before continuing through the application. Use the Upload button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. Applications must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. 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. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan