Administrative Assistant
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Administrative role at a prestigious university with substantial responsibilities and competitive pay, promoting career development and involvement in diverse projects.
- Competitive hourly rate: $20.68 - $23.50
- Variety of administrative tasks providing valuable experience
- Stability and growth potential within a top-tier university
Pros
- Competitive hourly wage with potential for career development.
- Engage in varied administrative tasks providing depth of experience.
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to institutional processes.
Cons
- Requires a minimum of three years of experience.
- Advanced roles may have more stringent application processes.
- Fragmented job duties might require adaptive skills.
Who it's for
Mid-career / Professional • In-office
Good fit
- Experienced administrative professionals
- Candidates interested in higher education careers
- Individuals seeking stable employment with growth opportunities
Not recommended for
- Novices without relevant administrative experience
- Individuals preferring fully remote roles
- Those not interested in academic environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
| Department : Admissions |
| Salary : $20.68 - $23.50 Hourly |
| Description : Provides administrative staff support to a university executive. Organizes and coordinates activities of the unit. 1. Drafts correspondence, memoranda, speeches, position papers, program/grant proposals and other written documentation. 2. Assists in organizing activities of the unit, such as retreats, staff development, committee appointments, internship programs, awards ceremonies, etc. 3. Serves on committees and task forces as a representative of the unit. 4. Responds to information requests from internal and external agencies and offices and conducts research to assist in policy and program development. 5. May collect information and write and edit newsletter or news bulletins for the unit. 6. Participates in special projects and prepares a variety of statistical reports as needed. 7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. |
| All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. |
