Administrative Associate II

Job TitleAdministrative Associate II Agency West Texas A&M University Department History Proposed Minimum Salary$15.00 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 NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. General Summary: Works with department head and faculty to distribute funds based on designed allocations. Types requisitions, pays invoices, and deposits funds in selected accounts. Monitors budget status reports on a monthly basis and addresses account shortages and reconciliations. Serves as liaison to the deans office and other university offices. Performs duties necessary for smooth operation of classes and departmental offices. Assists department head in maintaining and supporting all necessary departmental functions. Responsibilities: Word processing, spreadsheet and email Budget processing Answering phone Working with students/student contact Order supplies Filing Errands, email, new faculty paperwork and meetings Training (business office, IT, etc.) Promotional support Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses. 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. Two (2) years of related experience including secretarial or clerical experience with computer experience. Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet creation/management; excellent public relations skills; strong oral and written communication skills. Self-starter, possessing the ability to independently organize complex and confidential assignments. Strong editing skills. Multitasking and working cooperatively in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree Five (5) years of secretarial/clerical experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with Datatel and university procedures. Working knowledge of social media and graphics programs. 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 /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/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.