Job Description
Department: Talent Search
Salary: $36,294 - $42,645
This position is Federally Grant Funded
Description:
Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant II performs a variety of administrative tasks, including financial and human resources tasks, to support the students, staff, and faculty of a moderately complex department or unit.
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 facilities 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
Qualifications
Required Education:
• 30 hours of college course work
Required Experience:
• Minimum of two (2) years of related job experience
License/Certification:
• None required
Preferred Qualifications
• None
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 which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; 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
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
Salary: $36,294 - $42,645
This position is Federally Grant Funded
Description:
Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant II performs a variety of administrative tasks, including financial and human resources tasks, to support the students, staff, and faculty of a moderately complex department or unit.
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 facilities 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
Qualifications
Required Education:
• 30 hours of college course work
Required Experience:
• Minimum of two (2) years of related job experience
License/Certification:
• None required
Preferred Qualifications
• None
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 which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; 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
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Administrative Assistant II, Talent Search position is now open for candidates interested in the Office Assistant Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Office Assistant Jobs is a plus.
