Job Title
Administrative Associate IIIAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartment
County Program D06Proposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Fort Stockton, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Texas A&M AgriLife is the largest and most comprehensive agriculture program in the nation, bringing together five members of The Texas A&M University System: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Forest Service, and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in every Texas county, Texas A&M AgriLife is dedicated to improving lives, environments, and the state’s economy through education, research, extension, and service.
As part of AgriLife, the Extension Service is a statewide leader in delivering educational programs and practical solutions to individuals, families, businesses, and communities. Employees have the opportunity to make a direct impact across both urban and rural Texas, as well as benefit from ongoing professional development, supportive resources, and the chance to address real-world challenges.
If you seek a rewarding career built on service, collaboration, and innovation, consider joining Texas A&M AgriLife and the Extension Service.
Position InformationWe are seeking an Administrative Associate III that works under general supervision and provides complex administrative support work.
Responsibilities:
Performs word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, and data management activities, and assists staff with the use of these applications. Composes correspondence, reports, publications, and presentations, including editing and proofreading. Creates and maintains spreadsheets and databases.
Researches and analyzes administrative requirements for specific programs or projects. Provides technical information regarding administrative procedures, services, or programs. May perform mail services.
Applies, interprets, and communicates policies and procedures and serves as a resource for answering questions regarding policies.
Maintains a variety of fiscal, administrative, and academic records. Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records. Verifies, processes, and reviews forms, reports, and other documents.
Makes arrangements for meetings, appointments, conferences, and travel. May set up meetings, seminars, and other special events to include facilities, equipment, and food.
Maintains office supplies and equipment. Maintains office reference materials including online office materials. May deliver, pick up, or receive cash payments, documents, supplies, equipment, or materials.
May coordinate activities and assign work to student workers and support staff. May participate in the hiring training, and supervision of student workers and other support staff.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of related experience.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three years of related experience
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
What We Do
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. Nestled in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, Texas A&M University at College Station is the state's largest university, with nearly 65,000 students calling Aggieland home, and another 5,200 Aggies are studying at branch campuses in Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar. Texas A&M's designation as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution reflects the superior quality and diverse range of research and innovation occurring on campus daily. Texas A&M boasts a strong military tradition, having contributed men and women in uniform to every armed conflict since the Spanish-American War. More Aggies commission as officers into the U.S. Armed Forces than any other school outside of the U.S. military academies every year. Student-athletes represent Texas A&M across 18 sports within the Southeastern Conference. Additionally, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is located on Texas A&M's campus, as is the President and First Lady’s final resting places. Quick to offer a cheery "Howdy!" to any visitor, Aggies pride themselves on their hospitality and strive to live out the University's core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service. To learn more about employment opportunities at Texas A&M, visit https://jobs.tamu.edu
