Department : Scholars Academy Salary : $41,387
Description : Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant II performs a variety of administrative tasks, including financial and human resources tasks, to support the students, staff, and faculty of a moderately complex department or unit.
Duties
- Provides general assistance and information to students, faculty, and staff as required
- Performs general office tasks, including, but not limited to, answering phones and emails, ordering office supplies, running reports, ordering promotional items, and ordering business cards
- Maintains records relating to administrative, financial, and human resources matters
- Prepares expenditure and personnel documents; assists with budget reconciliations
- Receives and submits facilities requests; coordinates the planned maintenance and acquisition of equipment and services from the IT and Facilities departments
- Prepares and distributes communications and correspondence on behalf of others
- Assists with contracts as required, gathering quotes, preparing documents, and obtaining signatures
- Maintains diaries and schedules for others as necessary, including scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, and making travel arrangements
- Assists with coordinating events; attends and assists at events as required
- Maintains departmental inventory
Marginal Duties
Performs all other duties as assignedPerforms tasks related to specific department / collegeSupervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports :
May supervise Student EmployeesDelegation of Work :
May assign work to subordinate(s)Supervision Given :
May supervise the work of student workersQualifications
Required Education :
30 hours of college course workExperience in lieu of educationRequired Experience :
Minimum of two (2) years of related job experienceEducation in lieu of experienceLicense / Certification :
None requiredPreferred Qualifications
NoneKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge :
Knowledge of general office and administration tasks and equipmentknowledge of relevant university policies and proceduresSkills :
Good technical skills, including strong proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoftStrong analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skillsGood attention to detailStrong organizational skillsAbilities :
Ability to work in a timely mannerAbility to multitaskAbility to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university communityWork Location and Physical Demands
Primary Work Location :
Works in an office environmentPhysical Demands :
Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risksMust have precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colorsMust have the ability to move items of up to 40lbsAll positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.