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Administrative Assistant II

University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX, US
$17,45 an hour
Full-time

Administrative Assistant II-(STA015151)Administrative Assistant IIDepartment Name : D0065 Social Work

Description

This position is 100% on campus

Hourly Rate : $17.45 / hr. or higher, commensurate with experience and / or education

JOB SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant II performs various administrative tasks, including financial and human resources, to support a moderately complex department or unit's students, staff, and faculty.

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 facility 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 assigned
  • Performs tasks related to specific department / college

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports :

May supervise Student Employees

Delegation of Work :

May assign work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given :

May supervise the work of student workers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge :

  • Knowledge of general office and administration tasks and equipment
  • Knowledge of relevant university policies and procedures

Skills :

  • Good technical skills, including strong proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills

Abilities :

  • Ability to work in a timely manner
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location :

Works in an office environment

Physical Demands :

  • Work is performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
  • The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
  • Must have precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
  • Must have the ability to move items of up to 40lbs

EEO / AA

Qualifications

Required Education :

30 hours of college coursework

Required Experience :

Minimum of two (2) years of related job experience

License / Certification :

None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • None
  • 24 days ago
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