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	202600298S
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/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category	Technical/Para-Professional
Department	School of Agricultural Sciences
Division	Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date	09/25/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement	Associate’s degree in related field. Three years relevant administrative assistant experience or experience in a related field. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Nature & Purpose of Position	Performs advanced administrative assistant duties for the School of Agricultural Sciences
Primary Responsibilities	Performs advanced administrative assistant duties to include data and document processing as well as providing general customer service. Performs data entry, verifies data and files. Performs receptionist duties, receives visitors, directs phone and walk-in customers and schedules appointments. Provides standard reports and maintains office calendar and departmental website. Attends meetings and takes notes. Solves routine problems and performs tasks of a repetitive nature, including processing student forms, maintaining student files and general filing. Attends Ag events and meetings. Receives and distributes mail daily. Uploads syllabi and vitas for faculty. Orders and maintains supply inventory. Assists faculty with budgeting, departmental travel and purchasing duties. Handles P-Card purchases and monitors expenses. 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. 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/48743

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

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