Overview
Administrative Assistant for the Division Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Global Studies Jobs in Houston, TX at University of St. Thomas
Administrative Associate
Position Title:
Administrative Associate
Position Type:
Regular
Hiring Range:
$28.03 – $33.65 per hour; commensurate with experience
Pay Frequency:
Hourly
Position Type:
Regular
Salary Range:
$28.03 – $33.65 per hour; commensurate with experience
Pay Frequency:
Hourly
Position Purpose:
To provide accurate, timely, courteous service and administrative support to the Chief Investment Office and internal and external clients and constituents. Together this will help expand Investment Office productivity, as well as strengthen the implementation of the Office’s mission and key goals.
Primary Function:
Provide administrative support to the Chief Investment Officer and professional staff by helping to formulate action plans to execute existing strategies and priorities. Perform delegated responsibilities with appropriate independence and discretion. Continuously examine administrative effectiveness and seek improved procedures.
I. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Provide day-to-day management and maintenance of the Investment
Office
B. Help maintain focus on highest priority objectives
C. Establish or refine systematic methods for attainment of Investment
Office goals
D. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and build relationships based on
dependability and honesty
E. Manage day-to-day operations details (e.g. capital calls, document
retention, audit-related procedures) and communications with the SCU Treasurer’s Office, bank custodian and investment managers
F. Assist Chief Investment Officer with non-SCU Boards, Investment
Committees and projects, as needed
II. Specific Responsibilities
A. Provide general office support to the Chief Investment Officer and
professional staff, requiring knowledge of department requirements and university policies and procedures
B. Great public and refer them to appropriate staff members, answer phone,
route calls, and take messages
C. May be responsible for arranging length complex meetings or events
involving a number of participants from outside the university. Arragne routine travel, schedules and parking
D. Prepare and manage correspondence, reports and documents
E. Maintain Investment Office filing systems, mailing lists and staff
involvement database
F. Assist with completion of necessary reports
G. Agenda management: coordinate travel, meeting and lodging
accommodations for staff
H. Develop and maintain good working relationships with all relevant
boards, agencies and authorities
I. Hire, train and supervise student assistants
J. Assist with special projects for the Investment Office Staff
III. Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree preferred
2. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in administrative support role.
3. Significant prior Administrative Associate experience
4. Comfortable with the Jesuit educational mission
5. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access; PeopleSoft financial management software; and ability and willingness to learn new computer applications
6. Show initiative in resolving issues and solving problems
7. Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality on a wide spectrum of topics and issues for which discretion is required
8. Presents polished, professional demeanor in working with staff, internal and
external stakeholders, as well as Investment office staff
9. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, calmly and confidently 9. High energy and demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
environment
10. Ability to work non-traditional hours
11. Highly organized, attention to detail, multitask and communicate effectively
EEO Statement
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at [email protected].
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
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Title: Administrative Assistant for the Division Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Global Studies
Company: University of St. Thomas
Location: Houston, TX
