It's All Here - Working at Texas A&M
Administrative Coordinator I
It's All Here - Working at Texas A&M, College Station, Texas, United States, 77840
Administrative Coordinator I
The Administrative Assistant I, under general supervision, coordinates the administrative operations and specialized activities while exercising discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance for faculty. Opportunities to contribute: Provide administrative support to research labs, including technical information and policy formulation. Manage office and lab supplies, procurement, and confidential records. Assist with HR tasks, including hiring and transitions for research personnel. Arrange travel arrangements and itineraries for lab members, handle reimbursements, process travel and leave requests, and liaise with IT and Marketing for website updates. Compose and prepare non-academic documentation and correspondence. Perform word processing, desktop publishing, and data management activities. Assist with research grant proposals, post-award management, and budget activities. Prepare non-technical aspects of progress reports and grant applications. Maintain databases for administrative files and records. Handle pre- and post-publication tasks and coordinate with research collaborators. Manage business matters for research labs, including procurement, invoice approval, budgeting, and employment offers. Maintain and update group websites with IT. Interact with undergraduates and graduate students in courses taught by supervisors. Schedule student appointments, keep records of grades, and assist with class materials and exams. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of office administration or related experience. A well-qualified candidate may also possess: Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Interpersonal and communication skills. Planning and organization skills. Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Texas A&M University's Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Free exercise programs and release time All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
The Administrative Assistant I, under general supervision, coordinates the administrative operations and specialized activities while exercising discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance for faculty. Opportunities to contribute: Provide administrative support to research labs, including technical information and policy formulation. Manage office and lab supplies, procurement, and confidential records. Assist with HR tasks, including hiring and transitions for research personnel. Arrange travel arrangements and itineraries for lab members, handle reimbursements, process travel and leave requests, and liaise with IT and Marketing for website updates. Compose and prepare non-academic documentation and correspondence. Perform word processing, desktop publishing, and data management activities. Assist with research grant proposals, post-award management, and budget activities. Prepare non-technical aspects of progress reports and grant applications. Maintain databases for administrative files and records. Handle pre- and post-publication tasks and coordinate with research collaborators. Manage business matters for research labs, including procurement, invoice approval, budgeting, and employment offers. Maintain and update group websites with IT. Interact with undergraduates and graduate students in courses taught by supervisors. Schedule student appointments, keep records of grades, and assist with class materials and exams. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of office administration or related experience. A well-qualified candidate may also possess: Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Interpersonal and communication skills. Planning and organization skills. Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Texas A&M University's Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Free exercise programs and release time All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.