Career Profile

1. Resolves routine inquiries and questions and responds to non-routine correspondence or telephone contacts in area of responsibility within guidelines established by supervisor.
2. Composes correspondence and memoranda; prepares graphs, tables and manuscripts; prepares reports and presentation materials.
3. Schedules and maintains calendars and travel itineraries; coordinates related arrangements in compliance with all University, governmental, and/or grant policies and guidelines.
4. Develops filing systems; maintains files, records and reports for assigned area.
5. Receives, classifies, reconciles, consolidates, and/or summarizes documents and information.
6. Compiles data from reports using required knowledge of departmental, project, and/or university policies and procedures.
7. May be responsible for or assists with data entry and basic processing for the financial and/or human resources systems.
8. Schedules meetings and rooms, invites participants, and arranges refreshments and equipment as needed.  May prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
9. May be required to maintain office supplies and equipment.
10. Screens calls and emails and receives and directs visitors.
11. Retrieves information from departmental and/or project records and may produce reports.
12. Handles confidential information and sensitive issues.
13. Provides back-up for other support staff as needed.
14. May provide guidance and direction to lower level staff. May train entry level clerical staff. May lead support staff.
15. May serve as administrative liaison with others within and outside assigned areas regarding administrative issues on purchasing, personnel, facilities and operations.
16. May be assigned routine budget or financial responsibilities by supervisor.
17. May maintain or reconcile financial records/reports. 
18. Advises on policy and processes as assigned by supervisor. Is responsible for making routine decisions and judgment calls.
19. Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Working knowledge of standard Office Software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required.
• Use of University financial systems may be required.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years related work experience required.

• Prior experience with scheduling, maintaining calendars, and travel itineraries required.

• Prior experience preparing meeting materials or general reports preferred.

Additional Opportunities for Development

• International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
• American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)
• The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals
• Houston Chapter of IAAP
• Participation in department, school, or university committees or councils