Administrative Receptionist
texas a&m university offices
📍 college station texas united states💰 $3,657–$4,583/mo🕐 23d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Job Title**
Administrative Receptionist
**Agency**
Texas A&M University System Offices
**Department**
General Counsel
**Proposed Minimum Salary**
Commensurate
**Job Location**
College Station, Texas
**Job Type**
Staff
**Job Description**
The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.
The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
**Salary:**
$3,657.34 - $4,583.33 per month commensurate with experience.
**Job Description Summary:**
Provide administrative support to the Director, Clery Act Compliance & Law Enforcement Liaison and the System Ethics and Compliance Office. Serves as the first point of contact for the Moore-Connally Building by greeting guests, checking in guests, answering phones, answering emails, and performing administrative duties.
_This position serves as the first point of contact for visitors at the Moore-Connally Building at the receptionist's desk, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm._
**Responsibilities:**
\- Serves as the first point of contact for the Moore-Connally Building and all building occupants by greeting guests in a friendly and professional manner.
\- Assists guests with checking in using a computer-based system.
\- Answers main building phone line using a multi-line phone system, routes calls and forwards messages.
\- Manages multiple Outlook domains, multiple Outlook calendars.
\- Manages pre-planned visitors/meetings.
\- Helps maintain office supplies, inventories, equipment acquisitions/disposals.
\- Composes, transcribes, proofreads and edits correspondence, reports, memorandum, and other documents.
\- Helps schedule and coordinate meetings and/or conference rooms for SO employees as needed.
\- Sorts incoming USPS mail upon delivery. Work closely with building superintendents regarding building maintenance and received mail.
\- Works closely with building superintendents to know what workers are in the building.
\- Works closely with immediate supervisor regarding building closures and front door access (ie., A&M System closures, etc.).
\- Assists with management of ID access for System Offices employees at the Moore-Connally Building.
\- Assists the Ethics and Compliance Officer and SECO department as needed.
\- Maintains confidentiality.
\- Other duties as assigned.
**Education and Experience:**
\- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
\- Two years of relevant customer service and administrative support experience, including experience using a multi-line phone system.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
\- Ability to work as part of a team.
\- Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
\- Professional, courteous, and welcoming demeanor.
\- Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
\- Advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheets, calendars, and other online software.
\- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment.
\- Punctuality and excellent attendance.
\- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
\- Experience within The Texas A&M University System.
**Other Requirements:**
This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.