Administrative Asst I

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Richmond, TX

82d • $2,481 - $3,404 • Remote

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. The Administrative Assistant I performs administrative support work involving disseminating information, preparing correspondence, and maintaining filing systems. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Requirements

• Experience in office practices and administrative procedures.
• Experience in standard office equipment and software.
• Experience in administrative support work.
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and disseminates information concerning agency programs, services, and procedures.
• Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents.
• Answers and routes phone calls; routes mail, files, and orders; and maintains office supplies.
• Creates, maintains, and enters information into databases.
• Compiles data for charts, graphs, databases, summaries, or reports.
• Maintains scheduling and event calendars.
• Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED