Created/Revised: 07/25/08

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

DATE: July 25, 2008 REQUISITION: 5150
TITLE: Administrative Assistant HIRING SALARY: $2,222 - 2,989/Month
DEPT: Vice President Academic Affairs/Student Success/First Year Experience (FYE) CLOSING DATE: August 1, 2008  or when filled

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related field with no experience.  Or a combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.

NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To assist an administrative officer(s) of the University in coordinating and supervising business activities and staff services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:  Assists in development of operational policies.  Interprets policies and explains procedures relating to activities performed in the department/division.  Prepares reports and maintains adequate records.  Handles routine and special correspondence.  Performs specialized tasks requiring a high level of skill in preparation of reports.  Assists in compiling statistical data and preparing various written summaries concerning divisional/departmental activities.  Acts as liaison between administrator and staff in handling of matters which usually do but may not involve policy decisions.  Plans, schedules, and supervises work of subordinate employees. Reviews internal procedures and recommends needed changes.   Performs other related duties as assigned.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:

Other University departments, local vendors, and off-campus agencies.  May require the ability to type.

Employment requires security clearance
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan &
Smoke/Drug Free Institution

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