Administrative Coordinator I (PV Extension)
Prairie View, TX - USA
Job Summary
Job Title
Administrative Coordinator I (PV Extension)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Cooperative Extension ProgramsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025.Please be advised that TexasA&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
The Administrative Coordinator I provides advanced administrative operational and customer service support for the PV Extension Program. This position serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders including county employees agents program staff community members university partners and the public. The role is responsible for ensuring professional office operations coordinating administrative processes supporting program delivery and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Extension services.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Provides professional front-line administrative support by greeting guests answering and directing phone calls assisting visitors responding to inquiries and taking messages for employees while maintaining a welcoming courteous and professional environment.
- Provides direct administrative assistance in the delivery of departmental and Extension services to county employees agents program staff and the public ensuring efficient daily operations and timely support.
- Organizes maintains and updates electronic and physical filing systems for departmental records program documents personnel materials financial records reports correspondence and other official documents to ensure easy access compliance and accurate recordkeeping.
- Offers administrative support to Extension teams as needed assisting with daily operations internal processes program support tasks and special assignments to enhance overall efficiency.
- Receives assesses and responds to general and complex questions concerns complaints and service-related issues from county employees Extension agents program participants and the public.
- Exercises sound judgment in resolving routine matters and promptly routes complex or sensitive issues to the appropriate personnel for follow-up and resolution.
- Creates edits and distributes departmental and program communications including memos letters emails announcements reports and telephone communications ensuring accuracy professionalism and timely dissemination of information.
- Serves as a liaison between the PV Extension Program county offices internal departments external stakeholders and the public to support effective communication and service delivery.
- Manages purchasing and financial administrative processes including requisitions purchase orders vendor payments invoice tracking and related documentation.
- Ensures transactions are completed accurately timely and in alignment with applicable budgetary guidelines university procedures and program needs.
- Monitors purchasing documentation and payment status follows up with vendors and internal departments as needed and maintains accurate fiscal records to support accountability and compliance.
- Maintains and updates personnel-related records and documentation including attendance records workers compensation tasks and other employee-related information.
- Ensures confidentiality accuracy and compliance with departmental college university and system-level procedures related to personnel documentation and administrative records.
- Assists with onboarding employee recordkeeping administrative forms and related personnel processes as needed to support program operations.
- Maintains accurate program statistics operational data and administrative records.
- Prepares detailed and complex reports to support departmental planning analysis compliance decision-making and program evaluation.
- Collects organizes and tracks data related to program activities administrative operations personnel needs purchasing activity and stakeholder services.
- Provides administrative support to Extension teams county personnel and program leadership by assisting with special projects operational initiatives event preparation data collection reporting and process improvement efforts.
- Supports special projects using independent judgment problem-solving and decision-making skills to contribute to successful project completion and improved departmental operations.
- May provide guidance onboarding support or training to administrative clerical student or temporary support personnel regarding office procedures administrative processes document management customer service expectations and program support functions.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the goals priorities and operational needs of the PV Extension Program.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet database and presentation applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Planning and organization skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Good knowledge of spelling grammar and punctuation.
- Good knowledge of office procedures.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Skill in operating a personal computer typewriter and basic office equipment. Ability to accurately enter data and file information.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers county employees and the public.
Special Requirements:
- Applicants with equivalent experience in place of a Bachelors degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency of a Bachelors degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of six years of experience.
Job Posting Close Date:
07/23/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC