Administrator I

Company: Texas A&M University
Location: College Station
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Job TitleAdministrator IAgencyTexas A&M EngineeringDepartmentAerospace EngineeringProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionProvides administrative support to the Department Head to process daily, periodic and long-term administrative matters dealing with academic and research related issues. Serves as Chief of Administrative Staff in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. Collects statistical data on faculty performance and coordinates faculty processes such as hiring, and promotion & tenure.Responsibilities:* Provides administrative support to the Department Head to process daily, periodic and long-term administrative matters dealing with academic and research related issues.

* Serve as Chief of Administrative Staff in the Department of Aerospace Engineering.

* Maintains the Department Head's calendar (e.g. schedule appointments, confirm arrangements) and prepares travel itineraries for Department Head.

* Manage departmental staff and student workers, including hiring, training, and coordinating annual reviews, promotions, and disciplinary actions.

* Help prepare/provide a comprehensive review and coordinates with Sponsored Research to submit all DH research proposals; track and maintain research budgets for the DH, assure compliance with TAMU policies and procedures, and coordinates with administrative staff for other faculty's research budgets.

* Maintains confidential records/files to ensure compliance with University and Department policies.

* Assists the Department Head with creating a strategic vision for the department, and development and outreach programs.

* Conducts regular meetings with other staff members to keep them abreast of Department changes, initiatives, expectations.

* Coordinating with Communications as necessary, composes correspondence, reports, publications and presentations, including editing and proofreading.

* Coordinates space renovation and moves, including overseeing renovation contracts and assigning office space for students, staff, and faculty.

* Responds to routine and non-routine information requests.

* Evaluates incoming mail, correspondence and inquiries, and coordinates responses with Department Head.

* Assists in the resolution of complex, highly sensitive and confidential administrative matters.

* Coordinates bi-annual external industry advisory board meetings.

* Creates and/or coordinates up-to-date department databases.

* Coordinates faculty hiring process.

* Coordinates, collects, and manages statistical data on faculty performance for annual performance reviews including Faculty 180.

* Review all faculty input for awards and tenure and promotions; coordinate promotion and tenure process while assisting faculty with packets, and serve as assistant to departmental tenure and promotion committee.

* Coordinates with committees to produce award nomination packets, forecasts award deadlines, and tracks nomination success rates.

* Oversees and provides logistical support for department meetings, outreach programs, seminars and other special events.

* Perform other duties as assigned by Department Head.

Required Education:Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Experience:Seven years of related experience.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.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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