Administrative Associate II

Job Title

Administrative Associate II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Geology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

The Geology Department at Texas A&M University is looking for an Administrative Associate II to support all front‑office operations and serve as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. This role is responsible for answering the department’s main phone line, maintaining office equipment and supply inventory, as well as assist employees and students with a variety of administrative needs. The Administrative Associate II also provides support for meetings, seminars, and special events, including coordinating room reservations and travel arrangements.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Provides front‑desk and general office support by greeting and assisting visitors, answering the main phone line and directs calls and inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
• Manages incoming and outgoing mail and shipments, including evaluating mail, logging received packages, and preparing letters and packages for shipment.
• Serves as a departmental resource on internal policies and procedures, answering questions and assisting with problem solving within the office.
• Maintains office operations and supplies, including ordering and stocking office and breakroom supplies, maintaining copiers and fax machines, and processing purchases through the University system.
• Acts as a liaison with Facilities and oversees building resources, including coordinating maintenance needs, checking labs and classrooms, maintaining key inventory, and assisting with annual inventory certification and surplus.
• Supports graduate student office logistics, including assisting with room assignments, coordinating key access, and ensuring offices and university property are returned properly at graduation.
• Coordinates travel arrangements for visitors, including seminar speakers, faculty candidates, and other guests.
• Supports planning and execution of meetings, seminars, workshops, and special events, including scheduling, purchasing food, and logistical coordination.
• Serves as host or greeter for special events, including events held after business hours or on weekends.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience in general office or clerical work.
• Ability to move moderate weight objects.
  
  
  

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

• Associate degree.
• Prior experience making travel arrangements for multiple people both domestic and international.
• Prior experience planning special events and set up.
• More than three years of experience in general office or clerical work.
• Previous experience managing webpage updates, including text, images, and multimedia content.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with staff, groups of various sizes.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
  
  
  

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

What You Need To Do

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. 

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Department of Geology & Geophysics is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of the Earth, its fluids, and their history and future, preparing the next generation of earth scientists, and using our expertise to serve the broader scientific, government, and industry communities. Our most fundamental mission is to educate students at all levels. To that end we offer a B.A. and B.S. degree program in geology, a B.S. degree program in geophysics, M.S. and Ph.D. programs in geology, and M.S. and Ph.D. programs in geophysics. As one of the top geology and geophysics departments in the United States, we encourage you to browse our website and learn more about our department at: geoweb.tamu.edu

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.