South Texas College

Job Announcement #2010 - 1010

 

Job Title:                ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Department:           Division of Math & Science

Reports To:            Division Dean

FLSA Status:          Non-Exempt

Salary:                   Commensurate with Education & Experience

Starting Date:       Immediately

Closing Date:        Open until filled.  Screening to begin September 1, 2009

 

SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Director and the office staff by performing the following essential duties and other duties as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.   Provides administrative support and assistance to the Director

2.   Facilitates communications, planning and follow-up on administrative matters.

3.   Processes confidential information and coordinates various projects.

4.   Manages administrative and clerical affairs of the Director

5.   Coordinates Director's schedule; makes appointments; coordinates travel arrangements; schedules meetings; takes minutes for meetings

6.   Assists with compiling, typing and tracking assessment reports

7.   Assists IE plan writers with maneuvering the online assessment management application for data input and output

8.   Assists with maintaining the IEA website

9.   Assists with annual budget development and subsequent preparation and tracking of requisitions and purchase orders; interacts extensively with the Business Office and purchasing staff

10. Orders and maintains supplies and arranges for equipment maintenance

11. Coordinates projects/reports with other departments and divisions

12. Manages and/or monitors multiple projects and coordinated tasks, with some weekend and evening work required to meet strict deadlines.

13. Handles inquiries and exercises sound judgment in referral of inquiries to appropriate staff

14. Seeks to solve problems, address concerns, and plan ahead with great attention given to customer service, project quality, and exact detail. 

15. Performs other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.   Possesses excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

2.   Possesses a strong background in computers and office automation, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, Excel, PowerPoint and knowledge of the Windows environment

3.   Strong proficiency in English

4.   Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks

5.   Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural population

6.   Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others

7.   Interacts with the public in a positive manner and answer questions regarding departmental matters

8.   Possess good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

*Associate's degree or minimum of 60 college hours preferred. 

*Minimum of three years work experience in a professional work setting, preferred.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, customers or employees of organization.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized and non-standardized situations.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

HOW TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, STC application, resume, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and five professional references with addresses and phone numbers to:

 

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE  

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

PO BOX 9701

McAllen, TX  78502

 

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas Community College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

 

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