Administrative Assistant

Department Of Family And Protective Services; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Optional dental, vision, and life保险

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Department of Family & Protective Services in San Marcos, TX, seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to the unit supervisor and staff. You will handle data entry into IMPACT, screen calls, prepare reports, and maintain records to ensure smooth operations.

The role involves greeting visitors, routing inquiries, and assisting with timekeeping and purchasing. Strong multitasking and diversity awareness are valued in this team-oriented office.

Qualifications

• Data entry into IMPACT and electronic programs.
• Answers and screens telephone inquiries; takes and routes messages and records intake information for referral to caseworkers.
• Prepares and maintains statistical reports, leave and personnel records, case control systems, case records and related files for the unit. Functions as the unit timekeeper and will process purchase orders as directed.
• Types correspondence, forms narratives, travel vouchers, meeting notes, performance evaluations, and other documents to support work of the unit and files related documents.
• Greet visitors, respond to general questions, and direct callers to proper location.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work‑related contacts.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with DFPS staff and the public to support unit operations.
• Handles data entry and supports administrative tasks across multiple staff members.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Microsoft Works / Windows

Office support experience

Multitasking ability

Tools

IMPACT system

Job description

Career Opportunities: Administrative Assistant (22920)

Posting ID22920-Posted11/02/2026-Dept of Family & Protectve Svc-Region 7 CPS Dir Del - CVS-Protective Services-Not Eligible for Telework- Additional Shifts available (1) -a. $1 - $2999 per month

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

Functional Title:Administrative Assistant
Job Title:CPS CVS Unit Admin Asst I
Agency:Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
Department:Region 7 CPS Dir Del - CVS
Posting Number:22920
Closing Date:11/16/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Protective Services
Salary Range:$2,694.34-$3,404.91
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-A-09
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 30%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City:SAN MARCOS
Job Location Address:1901 DUTTON DR STE B
Other Locations:None
MOS Codes: 0100,0111,0170,3372,3381,4430,6046,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X,8A200,AZ,LS,LSS,MC,PERS,PS,RP,SN
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Brief Job Description:

The position provides administrative support to unit supervisor and staff. The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff and the general public. To learn more about DFPS, please click here .

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

• Performs data entry into IMPACT and other electronic programs and systems.
• Answers and screens telephone inquiries; takes and routes messages and records intake information for referral to caseworkers.
• Prepares and maintains statistical reports, leave and personnel records, case control systems, case records and related files for the unit. Functions as the unit timekeeper and will process purchase orders as directed.
• Types correspondence, forms narratives, travel vouchers, meeting notes, performance evaluations, and other documents to support work of the unit and files related documents.
• Provides program and agency information and/or makes referrals to other community resources.
• Greets visitors, responds to general questions, and directs callers to proper location.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work‑related contacts.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of computers.
• Skill in using Microsoft Works or Windows environment.
• Skill in working in an office supporting several staff members.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.