Job Title Executive Assistant I Agency Texas A&M International University Department Office of the VP for Student Engagement Proposed Minimum Salary $19.06 hourly Job Location Laredo, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Job Summary The Executive Assistant I, under general supervision, provides administrative support to high level administrators for an executive. Work involves coordinating high-level operations of an agency or division. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. . Essential Duties and Responsibilities + Coordinates calendars, meetings, and other activities. Provides technical guidance and advice on administrative matters to agency executives, management, or staff. Coordinates and monitors action items and assignments made by the administrator + Drafts and manages correspondence and communications, schedules appointments, manages calendar, and coordinates travel. Prepares travel arrangements and itineraries, and may approve and process travel reimbursements. Prepares notices or agendas for meetings. + Assists in compiling reports, maintains records and other documents, and coordinates special events. Communicates policies, procedures, standards, and methods. Interprets policies, rules, and regulations. Responds to inquiries, resolving problems or inquiries Reviews administrative practices and programs and assists in formulating policies. + Plans and coordinates logistical and administrative support for events, meetings or other special functions and provides on-site support. + Research, compile, and apply information, making evaluative judgments on appropriate data to use. + May serve as an Office Manager. May have fiscal records management responsibilities. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Additional Responsibilities + Greets office guests and helps triage according to need. + Could be asked to help support Vice President’s direct reports when needed. Minimum Requirements + Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field + Experience – Three years of related administrative experience. + An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Education and Experience Add Preferred Education and Experience here Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: + Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. Ability to: + Multitask and work cooperatively with others. + Interpersonal and communication skills. + Planning and organizational skills. Preferred Knowledge and Experience + Resourcefulness in problem solving. + Strong people skills and detail oriented. + Flexible and positive attitude. + Enjoys working with college students. + Ability to work cooperatively with others. + Highly organized in managing multiple tasks, projects, and schedules simultaneously. Licensing / Professional Certification – None. Physical Requirements – General Office Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervision of Others This position may supervise employees. Other Requirements + Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required. + Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions. + Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. Salary: $19.06/hourly INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include: + Resume + Cover Letter + 3 professional references and their full contact information + Unofficial transcripts (if applicable) Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.