Administrative Associate II

Administrative Associate II

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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	202600291S
Title	Administrative Associate II
FLSA status	Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary	This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category	Technical/Para-Professional
Department	Office of the Dean - College of Business Administration
Division	Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date	09/21/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement	Associates Degree in related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Three 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 advanced administrative assistant duties for the Center for Building Business Professionals in the College of Business Administration.
Primary Responsibilities	Performs advanced administrative assistant duties for the Center for Building Business Professionals (CBBP). Process travel, purchasing and registrations for CBBP. Assists in development of operational policies. Interprets policies and explains procedures relating to activities performed in the college. Prepares reports and maintains adequate records. Schedules appointments and activities. Drafts marketing materials and project management. Handles routine and special correspondence. Performs specialized tasks requiring a high level of skill in preparation of reports. Reviews internal procedures and recommends needed changes. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications	Requires a general knowledge of standard office functions. Requires good knowledge of procedures and practices. Must be able to use standard office software. Additional knowledge of marketing software preferred. Must be able to apply policies and procedures and solve routine problems of a repetitive nature.
Full Time Part Time	Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink	https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48654

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3

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