Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
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.
Requisition 202400119S Title Administrative Associate III - Assistant to the Chair FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 7. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdfOccupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department Dept of Psychology and Philosophy Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 04/03/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Associates Degree in related field. Four years relevant administrative assistant 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 Performs complex administrative assistant duties for the Department of Psychology and Philosophy. Primary Responsibilities Performs complex administrative assistant duties. Provides departmental or University information to students, departments, and staff. Prepares, reviews, revises, and interprets polices and procedures. Distributes correspondence, forms, reports, and documents necessary for effective department functioning. Maintains frequent contacts for administrator with public and university officials. Maintains complex personnel, administrative, or other special reports in confidence. May respond to correspondence not requiring attention of supervisor. May handle appointments, calendar, mail, inventory, travel, files, surveys, and memberships for the department and administrator. Handles P-Card purchases and monitors expenses related to budget and grants. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Requires general knowledge of standard office functions. Ability to apply knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, procedures, or principles of office management and supervision to work problems; to develop and modify work procedures, methods, and processes to improve efficiency; and to compose effective correspondence. Some knowledge of psychology and philosophy terminology is helpful. Work may require frequent contacts with people of prominence and public importance, students, and the general public. Exercises independent judgment in prioritizing duties, projects, and other assignments based on interpretation of general policy and guidelines provided by the supervisor.
Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor. Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38725 EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University 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.
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