Administrative Assistant II

EXPIRED

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

| Requisition | 202400261S | | Title | Administrative Assistant II | | FLSA status | Non-Exempt | | Hiring Salary |
This position is a pay grade 3. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-productio...

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

| Requisition | 202400261S | | Title | Administrative Assistant II | | FLSA status | Non-Exempt | | Hiring Salary |
This position is a pay grade 3. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-productio...

| | Occupational Category | Clerical | | Department | Athletics | | Division | Office of the President | | Open Date | 07/26/2024 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Educational and Experience Requirement |
High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. One-year relevant clerical experience or experience in a related field. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience. | | Nature & Purpose of Position |
Performs advanced clerical duties for Athletics. | | Primary Responsibilities |
Performs advanced clerical functions to include data and document processing and provides general customer service. Performs receptionist duties, directs phones and walk-in customers, receives and screens visitors, and receives and checks in freight. Receives and distributes mail. Prepares purchase orders for various sports. Types and processes recruiting and professional travel expense reports, as well as creates letters, memorandums, various reports, and other materials. Performs data entry, verifies data and files. Maintains files. Runs standard reports. Solves routine problems to complete tasks of a repetitive nature. Performs other related duties as assigned.

| | Other Specifications |
Requires basic knowledge of general clerical functions. May require the ability to perform word processing. Requires accuracy in finding files, entering facts or figures, and operation of office equipment. | | Full Time Part Time | Full Time | | Position Number | | | Quicklink | https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings... |

EEO Statement

| EEO Statement |
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this position?

   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
   • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
   • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
   • Association for Women in Science
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • SHSU Recruiter
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. (Open Ended Question)

4. * Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * How many years of clerical experience do you have?

   • None
   • Less than 1 year
   • More than 1 year but less than 3 years
   • More than 3 years but less than 5 years
   • More than 5 years but less than 8 years
   • More than 8 years