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MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.Core Values: and#8226; We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students. and#8226; We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.and#8226; We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.and#8226; We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidateand#8217;s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.Position Overview: The Senior Administrative Associate reports to the executive director of the Division of Research and Analysis and performs highly advanced (senior-level) administrative support work and technical assistance to staff in the division. The Research and Analysis Division delivers data, reports, and statistical insights on student progress and achievement to both internal and external stakeholders. This work supports the measurement of how well school districts are functioning and students are learning in the Texas public school system.This position is responsible for budget and expense tracking, responding to and coordinating responses to inquiries on division products, coordinating vacancy management activities, managing division files, preparing documents, and evaluating and implementing procedures related to division practices, among other administrative functions.Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Please note that a resume short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. Essential FunctionsJob duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.1. Perform support and technical assistance activities: Perform support and technical assistance activities to division staff; assist with file preparation; track agency and division assets; develop and maintain a file management system.2. Respond to and/or coordinate responses to phone/email inquiries: Interpret telephone and written requests, both routine and non-routine, for information about division projects and products. Serve as primary administrator of division email box by responding to requests and/or directing to staff for response. Coordinate time off with other staff to ensure adequate coverage.3. Perform coordination support on budget-related activities: Serve as division contact for budget and expenditures. Prepare cost estimates for division purchases and create requisitions. Track expenditures. Assign budget codes for telephone billing.4. Coordinate vacancy management activities: Communicate and schedule interviews with candidates; prepare interview materials; greet and assist candidates; manage file storage and retention for vacancies; and coordinate resources necessary for interview exercises.5. Perform coordination support on agency-required processes: Serve as division liaison for agency-required processes such as work activity tracking, leave coordination, telephone service tracking, records management, among others.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualificationsand#8226; Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or universityand#8226; Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in administrative or office support rolesand#8226; Substitutions: Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basisOther Qualificationsand#8226; Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the militaryand#8226; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suiteand#8226; Strong written and verbal communication skillsand#8226; Excellent organizational and time management abilitiesand#8226; Ability to work independently and collaborativelyand#8226; Attention to detail and problem-solving skillsand#8226; Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet) preferredand#8226; A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback, and continuously improveAs an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the Stateand#8217;s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military and#8220;occupational categoryand#8221; that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.
