Texas A&M University
Classification Specifications

General Description:  Provides direct administrative support to the Department Head.

Typical:  Serves as a personal assistant and liaison to the Department Head; provides long-range planning and scheduling activities; plans and coordinates logistical and administrative support for events, meetings or other special functions and provides on-site support; attends meetings or committees on behalf of the Department Head; coordinates and monitors action items and assignments made by the Department Head; researches, compiles and applies information, making evaluative judgments on appropriate data to use; assures the confidentiality of the Director’s mail, correspondence and reports; analyzes requirements for projects or initiatives; performs related duties as required.

Received:  General instruction and occasional review from administrative supervisor.

Given:  May give detailed instruction and frequent review of support staff and/or Student Workers.

Required:  Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience (eight years experience with high school graduation or four years with an Associate degree). Three years experience in office administration or project management.

Preferred:  Bachelor's degree. Previous supervisory experience.

Required:  None.

Preferred:  Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)

Typical:  Use of standard office equipment and personal computers.

Typical:  Working knowledge of spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software programs. Interpersonal and communication skills and ability to plan and organize effectively.