"Administrative Associate III (National Center for Infrastructure Transformation - NCIT)"

Job Description

This position, under general supervision, provides complex administrative support work to the newly awarded National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT).

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and the public. 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. Creates and maintains spreadsheets and databases. Researches and analyzes administrative requirements for specific programs or projects. Provides technical information regarding administrative procedures, services, or programs. Applies, interprets, and communicates policies and procedures and serves as a resource for answering questions regarding policies.
• Maintains a variety of fiscal and administrative records. Posts information to the Center records and modifies forms or records. Verifies, processes, and reviews forms, reports, and other documents. Arrange for meetings, appointments, conferences, and travel. May set up meetings, seminars, and other dedicated events to include facilities, equipment, and food. Take minutes and prepare documents for scheduled meetings.
• Implement inventory controls and maintain office supplies, equipment, and forms. Maintains office reference materials including online office materials. May perform mail services. May deliver, pick up, or receive cash payments, documents, supplies, equipment, or materials.
• Prepare appropriate hiring forms for staff and students. Prepare and manage Workday, Payroll, and Time & Effort actions regarding staff and students. May coordinate activities and assign work to student hourly assistants and support staff. May participate in the interviewing process, training, and supervision of student hourly assistants and various staff personnel. Assist in the evaluation procedures, including collecting data and preparing monthly and annual reports. Prepare office paperwork related to hiring, payroll, travel authorization, travel reimbursements, purchases, compiling monthly pro-card report, etc.
• Recommend and implement office procedures to improve current office practices. Participate in staff development training workshops and courses to improve skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a transportation related major/discipline.
• Over three years of experience working as an office administrator supporting either a public, private, or educational entity.

Job Posting Close Date:

03/23/2026

Required Attachments:

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. ... 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.

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