University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas, us, 78540
Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV7865
Working TitleADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
Number of Vacancies1
LocationEdinburg, Texas
DepartmentSchool of Social Work
FTE1
FLSANon-Exempt
Scope of Job
To provide skilled administrative support and routine administrative support to the head of a large department and the departmental staff and/or faculty in an academic or non-academic area. Maintains financial data, which includes monthly budget and status reports.
Description of Duties
Provides direct administrative support to the administrator of a large department.
Creates letters, memos, reports, requisitions, and other material based on generic direction.
Prepares agenda for meeting, schedules meetings, records and distributes minutes of meetings.
Handles travel arrangements for supervisor and other office personnel.
Responsible for all routine administrative functions and correspondence.
Composes letters, memos, reports, requisitions, research papers, class related papers, exams, and other material from rough drafts or notes from a superior.
Acts as receptionist.
Screens visitors and telephone calls.
Makes appointments.
Orders supplies and arranges for repair of equipment.
Organizes and maintain records and filing systems.
May assist in processing various student forms and requests for the appropriate review and approvals.
May provide general program information and materials to students and/or direct students to the appropriate student services resources.
May assist in coordination, planning, and/or staffing of departmental meetings and events as needed for outreach, recruitment & education, pinning ceremonies, orientations, conferences, and other school activities.
Processes personnel actions upon direction of the supervisor.
Monitors complex records and prepares reports from a variety of materials.
Monitors expenditures and income against the budgets, maintains accurate accounting ledgers and facilitates monthly reconciliations of accounts. Maintains a wide variety of academic, fiscal, personnel and administrative records and files consisting of confidential and official matters.
Keeps and maintain inventory and personnel records.
Receives, sorts and distributes mail.
May assist in the preparation of budgets, grant requests, class schedules and other periodic reports.
May track vacation, arrange for back-up coverage and process time cards for any assigned employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from Chair or Director of a large Department with at least 10 regular FTE’s.
Supervision Given
May supervise support staff and temporary employees.
Required Education
Associate degree in a related field or experience as outlined below.
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of office administrative experience. Experience may be substituted for education on a 1-on-1 basis.
Preferred Experience
Experience obtained within higher education. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Equipment
Knowledge of the use of personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Standard office equipment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and knowledgeable about software to prepare flyers or marketing materials.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Excellent, professional office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Other
Must have excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational, and verbal skills. Strong organizational skills and time-management skills. Ability to adapt to new tasks and environments quickly. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and other customers.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate With Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date10/28/2024
Grant Funded PositionNo
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44779
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Are you a current UTRGV employee?
Yes
No
Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
Please select your highest level of completed education.
6th grade education
10th grade education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Masters Degree from an accredited university
Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
None of the above
Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
Over 10 years
Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document
Posting NumberSRGV7865
Working TitleADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
Number of Vacancies1
LocationEdinburg, Texas
DepartmentSchool of Social Work
FTE1
FLSANon-Exempt
Scope of Job
To provide skilled administrative support and routine administrative support to the head of a large department and the departmental staff and/or faculty in an academic or non-academic area. Maintains financial data, which includes monthly budget and status reports.
Description of Duties
Provides direct administrative support to the administrator of a large department.
Creates letters, memos, reports, requisitions, and other material based on generic direction.
Prepares agenda for meeting, schedules meetings, records and distributes minutes of meetings.
Handles travel arrangements for supervisor and other office personnel.
Responsible for all routine administrative functions and correspondence.
Composes letters, memos, reports, requisitions, research papers, class related papers, exams, and other material from rough drafts or notes from a superior.
Acts as receptionist.
Screens visitors and telephone calls.
Makes appointments.
Orders supplies and arranges for repair of equipment.
Organizes and maintain records and filing systems.
May assist in processing various student forms and requests for the appropriate review and approvals.
May provide general program information and materials to students and/or direct students to the appropriate student services resources.
May assist in coordination, planning, and/or staffing of departmental meetings and events as needed for outreach, recruitment & education, pinning ceremonies, orientations, conferences, and other school activities.
Processes personnel actions upon direction of the supervisor.
Monitors complex records and prepares reports from a variety of materials.
Monitors expenditures and income against the budgets, maintains accurate accounting ledgers and facilitates monthly reconciliations of accounts. Maintains a wide variety of academic, fiscal, personnel and administrative records and files consisting of confidential and official matters.
Keeps and maintain inventory and personnel records.
Receives, sorts and distributes mail.
May assist in the preparation of budgets, grant requests, class schedules and other periodic reports.
May track vacation, arrange for back-up coverage and process time cards for any assigned employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from Chair or Director of a large Department with at least 10 regular FTE’s.
Supervision Given
May supervise support staff and temporary employees.
Required Education
Associate degree in a related field or experience as outlined below.
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of office administrative experience. Experience may be substituted for education on a 1-on-1 basis.
Preferred Experience
Experience obtained within higher education. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Equipment
Knowledge of the use of personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Standard office equipment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and knowledgeable about software to prepare flyers or marketing materials.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Excellent, professional office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Other
Must have excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational, and verbal skills. Strong organizational skills and time-management skills. Ability to adapt to new tasks and environments quickly. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and other customers.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate With Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date10/28/2024
Grant Funded PositionNo
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44779
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Are you a current UTRGV employee?
Yes
No
Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
Please select your highest level of completed education.
6th grade education
10th grade education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Masters Degree from an accredited university
Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
None of the above
Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
Over 10 years
Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document