Administrative Assistant I

Purpose

Purpose:

To assist the director of the grant with clerical and accounting duties, such as travel reimbursement, payments and account reconciliation, as well as, developing and maintaining internal control methods for all records, compiling and processing statistical reports, and managing all database processes and emails.

Essential Functions

Function 1:

Manage calendar. Handle information requests. Refer visitors to appropriate staff, departments or locations. Manage incoming and outgoing mail.

30 % Time

Function 2:

Perform clerical duties as assigned by administrator. Schedule meetings, process and maintain accurate records for travel reimbursements and affiliated agency contracts.

15 % Time

Function 3:

Develop and maintain internal control methods for unit records, student records, and affiliated agency records.

15 % Time

Function 4:

Compile and process statistical reports. Monitor reviews, update and correct data.

20 % Time

Function 5:

Manage all databases processes and e-mail inbox.

20 % Time

Marginal/Incidental Functions

Marginal/Incidental Functions:

Other functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of administrative, secretarial, and clerical experience OR Bachelor's degree with 1 year of upper level secretarial experience. Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, major, graduated or not, and hours completed if not graduated.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent computer skills, including experience working with MS Access and MS Word. Experience with DEFINE (UT Arlington data management/accounting system). Excellent organizational and communication skills.