Administrative Assistant III

Lamar University • Beaumont, TX

420d • $33,330 - $43,329

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant III position at Lamar University involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the Vice President/CIO and the Leadership Team within the Information Technology Department. The role requires multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills to manage correspondence, prepare documents, and coordinate calendar events for multiple executives. The position also includes maintaining payroll processes, assisting with data gathering for reports, and supporting various administrative functions within the department.

Requirements

• Associate's degree.
• Two years of relevant administrative experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to type at least 55 words per minute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of administrative experience preferred.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Vice President/CIO and the Leadership Team.
• Manage correspondence and prepare documents for multiple executives and departments.
• Handle inquiries and coordinate calendar events for executives.
• Maintain and process timesheets, EPAFs, onboarding, terminations, and bi-weekly payroll for student, hourly, and part-time workers.
• Assist in gathering data and processing annual reports, responding to questionnaires, surveys, and BOR reports.
• Support the ITS strategic plan and prepare travel requests for the VP/CIO and IT employees.
• Manage expenditures and plan events such as TSUS CIO meetings and divisional luncheons.
• Assist with general office duties, maintain supplies and equipment, and support inventory management.
• Provide direct support to senior management with special projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses, and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees