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.
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 202400331S Title Administrative Associate III - Assistant to the Chair FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 7. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdfOccupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department Dept of Public Health Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 09/19/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Associates degree in Business, Business Administration, Mass Communications, or related field. Four years relevant administrative assistant experience or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position Performs complex administration support duties for the Department of Public Health . Primary Responsibilities Performs complex administration support duties for the Department of Public Health . Provides departmental or university information to students, departments, and staff. Schedules appointments and activities. Reviews, Revises, and interprets policies and procedures. Compiles, tracks, and reviews data and reports. Schedules and attends meetings. Prepares, reviews, revises and distributes documents and correspondence for and on behalf of the Department of Public Health. Performs e-mail communication, phone calls, budget analysis, and report preparation. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Requires a general knowledge of standard University functions. Requires good knowledge of procedures and practices. Must be able to use standard office software. Must be able to apply policies and procedures and solve routine problems of a repetitive and, at times, complex nature. Works with College of Health Science, other academic departments, and the Office of Graduate Studies towards program and University goals and plans.
Some travel to Houston and surrounding areas for recruitment, off-site meetings, and internship site visits.
Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor. Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/40992 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.
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