Sr. Administrative Assistant in Houston, Texas at San Jacinto College
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Job Description
Sr. Administrative Assistant - Central Campus
- As lead office staff, communicate with Director and staff members to manage the daily workflow and insure the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Dual Credit office.
- Communicate with and serve as liaison to staff members of multiple ISD’s to facilitate and manage the existing Dual Credit programs, testing opportunities and critical deadlines.
- Advise dual credit students as needed regarding registration, withdrawals, test scores, testing requirements, etc.
- Direct, coordinate and process registration and withdrawals for Dual Credit and Early Admission students in Banner
- Prepare, post, track and monitor payment requirements, grades and class attendance to reflect accurate and current data
- Apprise and alert Director to critical and/or exceptional situations involving the Dual Credit program
- In cooperation with Dual Credit director, research and validate applications for Tech Prep credit
- Manage and maintain dual credit student files to provide current and accurate student status information
- Track, monitor and notify students with registration barriers of steps to take to achieve clear registration status
- Enter TAKS scores into Banner and Roster spreadsheets and notify students who need to test
- Compile, verify and track registration readiness and activity for each DC student per ISD.
- Early Registration On –Site support at U of H Clearlake
- Compile or correlate identifications of Dual Credit sections and instructors through communication with Academic Offices
- Dispatch notifications of failing students to appropriate ISD representatives
- Attend and participate in TACRO college nights , Gulf Coast Tech Prep conference, and Home School Marketing events
- Track, monitor and catalog classroom assignments and class schedule at U of H Clearlake
- Coordinate the preparation and assimilation of orientation material and packets
- Coordinate with co-workers to provide exceptional customer service to students, parents, counselors and university faculty and staff
- Attend committee meetings as requested to represent and gather information for the Dual Credit department.
- Correlate the Dual Credit enrollment in evening classes to adhere to seating limit implemented by individual academic departments.
- Coordinate and assist with preparation and execution of Parent/Student Orientation sessions and Faculty Luncheons
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Banner and MS Office Software.
- Knowledge of various office processes and procedures.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent oral, written and problem solving skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Above requirement plus one (1) year of specialized or technical training beyond high school
- Three (3) years of office clerical or administrative support experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- Basic to Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Above requirement including one (1) or more years in a higher education environment
Note: The duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements.
Salary Grade: 106
Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule
Requisition Number: req6284
Posting Close Date: 5/19/2026
Applicant Support:
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Cornerstone Support Team at 281-998-6387, option 3, or email cornerstonesupport@sjcd.edu.
Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you. You can review your application status by logging into the Cornerstone system.
Annual Security Report: The San Jacinto College Police Department is responsible for preparing and distributing the Annual Security Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
Equal Opportunity Statement: The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies: Sandra Ramirez, VCHR Org/Talent Effectiveness, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504; 281-991-2659; Sandra.Ramirez@sjcd.edu