Administrative Assistant

Department

Assoc VC/VP, Finance

Provides administrative staff support to a university executive. Organizes and coordinates activities of the unit.

• Drafts correspondence, memoranda, speeches, position papers, program/grant proposals and other written documentation.
• Assists in organizing activities of the unit, such as retreats, staff development, committee appointments, internship programs, awards ceremonies, etc.
• Serves on committees and task forces as a representative of the unit.
• Responds to information requests from internal and external agencies and offices and conducts research to assist in policy and program development.
• May collect information and write and edit newsletter or news bulletins for the unit.
• Participates in special projects and prepares a variety of statistical reports as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ:
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.