Job Description

Prairie View A&M University

Administrative Associate I

Agency: Prairie View A&M University

Department: Student Engagement

Proposed Minimum Salary: $10.28 hourly

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Under the supervision of the Director for Student Engagement, the administrative associate performs administrative support for the Office of Student Engagement, supervises student workers, and maintains a welcoming office environment. This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for the staff members of the Office of Student Engagement, including but not limited to the director, assistant directors, program coordinators, graduate assistants, and volunteers.
• Initiate university processes for the office of student engagement, including travel documents, purchase requisitions, account reconciliations, and general office reports. Applies, interprets, and communicates policies and procedures, and serves as a resource for answering questions regarding policies.
• Maintains records and modifies forms. Performs data entry and retrieval and maintains data files. Prepares and proofs materials for reports and other publications. Prepares, modifies, and verifies office documents to include manuals, operating procedures, and inventory.
• Makes arrangements for meetings, appointments, conferences, and travel. Maintains office supplies and equipment. Maintains office reference materials, including online office materials. Tracks usage and billing for long-term contracts, services, and fixed assets. May deliver, pick up, or receive cash payments, documents, supplies, equipment, or materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Supports the division of student affairs for divisional efforts.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience.

Required 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.

Job Posting Close Date: 08/18/2025

Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements: 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.

To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PVAMU_External/job/Prairie-View-TX/Administrative-Associate-I_R-085919-1?workerSubType=0e1cd8ed3502012ddf607157e74b7d04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020103f9b47257e74b7f04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed350201da3af87057e74b7c04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020108df607157e74b7e04