Administrative Assistant I Job at Galveston College, Galveston, TX

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  • Galveston College
  • Galveston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Assists in the everyday operation of the assigned office. Performs a variety of support duties which requires a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures while maintaining a confidential environment.

Essential Functions
  • Performs all secretarial duties required by the Supervisor to support all special projects;
  • Maintains a schedule of appointments for the Supervisor;
  • Assists with processing in-coming and out-going mail, including email;
  • Plans daily to accomplish the assigned tasks along with routine jobs to meet established deadlines;
  • Schedules meetings for committees or sub-committees called by the Supervisor, issues notices, agendas, and serves as the secretary for these committees;
  • Keeps accurate electronic records of monthly ledgers noting expenditures, account transfers, and remainder in each account;
  • Creates and maintains course master database and semester schedules in the computer system;
  • Exercises professionalism in use of correct grammar, work attendance habits and attire;
  • Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees;
  • Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur;
  • Requires the kind of teamwork, supervision, and personal interaction, that cannot be had in a home office situation; therefore, regular and predictable on-site attendance is a job requirement.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Skills and Ability
  • Must possess a High School Diploma or GED (Associate Degree preferred) with two years secretarial experience, office training, or related experience;
  • Must possess excellent knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access;
  • Must be able to structure work assignments to produce maximum quality and quantity with a minimum of supervision;
  • Must possess a cooperative attitude and a dedication to the mission of the College, along with the ability to communicate well with people and to maintain harmonious working relationships.
  • A general knowledge of College operations and procedures coupled with a strong working knowledge of computer skills to include new software the College acquires.


Work Environment

  • Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Sedentary, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use; frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular).

Special Requirements

  • Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Job Tags

Home office,

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