Texas A&M University
Classification Specifications

General Description:  Provides advanced secretarial skills of a technical or statistical nature in the preparation and typing of a variety of materials, using specialized terminology and automated equipment.

Typical:  Spends a minimum of 75 percent of working day in performing complex, non-standard typing or word processing of a technical nature; prepares technical manuscripts which contain a substantial amount of non-textual materials, including complex mathematical formulae and equations, specialized tables, engineering and scientific terminology, chemical and medical notation, and similar materials of a highly technical nature; uses specialized software packages, various templates, and drafting aids to produce technical illustrations and graphs; edits, proofreads, and produces camera-ready copy for publication; may supervise and train other clerical staff members involved in preparation of technical materials; uses electronic mail and local area networks to transmit revisions to the originator; performs related duties as required.

Received:  Broad instructions concerning text materials and format, some detailed instructions on extremely complex tasks, and occasional review by administrative supervisor.

Given:  Detailed instruction to and frequent review of clerical staff involved in preparing technical materials.

Required:  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience, with specific training in the use of word processors, microcomputers, and allied software. One year experience in the typing or word processing of technical material; three years experience in responsible secretarial duties.

Preferred:  

Required:  None.

Preferred:  Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) certification.

Typical:  Use of standard office equipment.

Typical:  Keyboarding skills.