Job Title Administrative Associate I Agency Texas A&M University Department Biology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Here’s a Glimpse of the Job The Administrative Associate I is responsible for performing general office support duties by assisting students, faculty, and staff with daily inquiries and instructional needs. This role manages course materials and exam logistics, including ordering supplies, coordinating disability services exams, and maintaining records and databases. The position also supports administrative projects, helps maintain office procedure manuals and training resources, and ensures smooth scheduling and communication across the program. Opportunities to Contribute + Answers phone calls and assists walk-in students, faculty, staff, and other visitors with inquiries and support needs. + Accepts late homework and reschedules students into makeup labs, while assisting teaching assistants with office materials and equipment to support instructional needs. + Receives orders, coordinates disability services exams, and assists with public inquiries. + Assists with ordering and receiving course materials, maintaining databases and records for the Introductory Biology Program, and managing exam-related tasks such as copying, scantron processing, MARS coordination, and record retention. + Works with staff to maintain office procedures manual, regulations, T.A. training handbooks, and related information. + Supports the Senior Office Associate, Associate Director, Technical Lab Coordinator, and faculty with administrative projects, reports, databases, scheduling, and related subjects. Qualifications + High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. + One year of experience in general office or clerical work. + Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs. + Interpersonal skills. + Keyboarding skills. + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess: + More than one year of experience in general office or clerical work. + Adobe photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Salary: $15.85 per hour What you need to do: Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume’/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  Why Texas A&M University? 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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/. We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 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.