Senior Secretary

Job TitleSenior Secretary Agency Texas A&M University - Victoria Department College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationVictoria, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Works under general supervision and provides routine administrative support work. Responsibilities: -Performs word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, and data management activities, and assists staff with the use of these applications. Composes correspondence, reports, publications, and presentations, including editing and proofreading. -Greets visitors, answers and screens calls, provides information and referrals, and schedules appointments. Receives, sorts, and routes mail and performs other mail services. -Applies, interprets, and communicates policies and procedures and serves as a resource for answering questions regarding policies. -Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records. Verifies, processes, and reviews forms, reports, and other documents. -Makes arrangements for meetings, appointments, conferences, and travel. -Maintains office supplies and equipment. Maintains office reference materials including online office materials. May deliver, pick up, or receive cash payments, documents, supplies, equipment, or materials. -May serve as a liaison for departmental equipment and service contracts. May participate in the hiring training, and supervision of student workers and other support staff. Education and Experience: -High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. -Two years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. -Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Required documents: Resume, Cover Letter Starting salary for this position is $15.00/hourly and is negotiable depending on education and experience. A Closer Look at A&M-Victoria Texas A&M University-Victoria is a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world and is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. A&M-Victoria promotes economic development and advances the quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. At Texas A&M University-Victoria, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As a next-generation university, we redefine the boundaries of higher education, creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds to excel. Our unwavering focus on student success and research innovation sets us apart, positioning A&M-Victoria as a model for universities of the future. Our History Since our establishment in 1973, we have grown into a vibrant institution with a reputation for academic excellence and a dedication to student success. At Texas A&M University-Victoria, our history is a testament to our commitment to providing quality education and fostering academic achievement. Texas A&M University-Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System – making it the 12th campus in the System. The University was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M System during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. City Location A regional hub 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, Victoria is a town of 65,000 located about two hours from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas, A&M-Victoria serves the educational needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. Mission Statement Texas A&M University-Victoria (A&M-Victoria), a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world, is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. Texas A&M University-Victoria promotes economic development and advances quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. Our Goals Continually enhance the quality of our student experience. Promote and expand access to education. Increase community engagements and increase public events for diverse audiences on our campuses. Promote a culture of institutional identification among stakeholders Academic Excellence Several of A&M-Victoria’s academic degree programs have drawn top rankings from organizations including College Consensus, Intelligent.com and Research.com. Our Accreditations include: SACSCOC Accredited, AACSB Accredited, ABET Accredited, CACREP Accredited, NASP Accredited, and TASP Accredited The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest and most impactful higher education systems in the country, with an annual budget of $7.3 billion. Its statewide network includes 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M–Fort Worth and the Texas A&M–RELLIS. The System serves nearly 180,000 students and reaches millions more through service, research and outreach programs each year. With nearly $1.6 billion in annual research expenditures, the System fuels innovation, supports communities and drives Texas’ economy forward. 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. Texas A&M University-Victoria, located in the heart of the Coastal Bend region since 1973 in Victoria, Texas, offers courses leading to more than 50 academic programs in the colleges of Business; Education & Health Professions; Liberal Arts & Social Sciences; and Natural & Applied Science. The university supports the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Opportunities for All initiative to increase awareness about state colleges and universities and the important role they have in providing a high-quality and accessible education to an increasingly diverse student population, as well as contributing to regional and state economic development. The policy of A&M-Victoria is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran’s status, genetic information or sex (including pregnancy), except where such a distinction is required by law. Additionally, A&M-Victoria prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment and educational programs on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.