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Texas Workforce Commission

Administrative Assistant (Austin)

Texas Workforce Commission, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, TX.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE: Planning and organizing people, events, projects, and just about anything else is your passion. You are a resourceful multitasker with an eye for detail, anticipating challenges, and finding proactive solutions. You thrive when you can adapt and collaborate under moderate supervision. If you are a highly organized, self-motivated problem solver who enjoys the challenge of multitasking, this job is for you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Administrative Assistant IV performs advanced (senior-level) administrative support work.Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -Coordinate preparing, editing/proofing, and distributing correspondence, reports, studies, forms, presentations, and documents -Coordinate and perform general office duties such as maintaining digital and physical documents, answering and routing phone calls and emails, and ordering and maintaining office supplies and other purchasing tasks -Coordinate, plan and help execute meetings, conferences, webinars, and seminars, and prepare related materials -Explain and disseminates information concerning agency programs and procedures -Compile and edits data for charts, graphs, and databases and prepare summaries or reports -Manage and maintain schedules, travel arrangements, and reimbursement -Help develop and revise processes and procedures manuals -Guide others as needed -Work well in a team and be flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and contribute to the mission and objectives of the department, division, and TWC. -Perform other duties as assigned

YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Three years of full-time experience that provided knowledge of administrative support functions and office practices and procedures, or clerical administration and business management practices, such as preparation, maintenance, and control of forms, records and reports. -Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: - Knowledge of TWC rules, regulations, policies, and procedures - Advanced skill in Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word and Outlook - Ability to implement new administrative systems and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness

YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive starting salary: $3,630.61 - $3,880.61/month - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo ( Job Search ). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.