Texas A&M

Executive Assistant I

Houston, TX Full time

Job Title

Executive Assistant I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

School of Engineering Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment 

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.  

 

Who we are

The School of Engineering Medicine in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine and the state’s top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical school program called ENMED This program was established to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, the development of medical technologies, and the development and training of “Physicianeers.” ENMED delivers a revolutionary blended curriculum with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship where students receive a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Engineering degree in the same four years.

What we want

The Executive Assistant I provides administrative support to the department leadership and faculty. Work involves coordinating high-level operations of the department. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.   

Location: Houston, TX

Please note: This position is fully funded for one (1) year. Continuation of employment beyond the initial year is contingent upon the availability of additional funding and is not guaranteed.

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

Required education and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Three years of office administration

Preferred qualifications

  • Five years of experience in office administration.        

  • Demonstrated ability to implement best-practice in office management.  

  • Proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and initiatives.


Responsibilities

Executive Support

  • Coordinates meetings, and other activities

  • Schedules appointments and manages calendar.

  • Prepares travel arrangements and itineraries and may approve and process travel reimbursements.

  • Provides technical guidance and advice on administrative matters to department management and faculty.

  • Coordinates and monitors action items and assignments made by the department head and faculty.

  • Communicates policies, procedures, standards, and methods.

  • Interprets policies, rules, and regulations.

  • Assists in compiling reports, maintains records and other documents.


Office Operations and Events

  • Drafts and manages correspondence and communications.

  • Prepares notices or agendas for meetings.

  • Responds to inquiries, resolving problems or inquiries.

  • Reviews administrative practices and programs and assists in formulating policies.

  • Plans and coordinates logistical and administrative support for events, meetings or other special functions and provides on-site support.


Records

  • May have fiscal records management responsibilities.

 

Why Texas A&M University?   

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

 

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.