Administrative Assistant (Austin)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Certified Workplace

Competitive salary

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Commission Appeals department in Austin. The role involves journey-level administrative support, handling correspondence, data entry, and document preparation to support agency programs.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience, proficiency in Word/Outlook/Excel, and strong attention to detail. Earned benefits include competitive pay, retirement options, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in administrative support and office procedures.
• Experience with Windows-based programs including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to review forms for accuracy and handle data entry.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and disseminate information about agency programs.
• Review forms for accuracy and maintain records.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence and reports.
• Answer phones and respond to email inquiries professionally.
• Enter data in databases and Excel spreadsheets.
• Proof, review, and prepare documents for processing or mailing.

Skills

Office Admin

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Description - Administrative Assistant (Austin) (827357)

Job Description

Description

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. We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to work within the Commission Appeals department located at our main downtown location at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:

The Administrative Assistant III will have the experience to perform complex (journey-level) administrative support work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, meets deadlines and has an attention for detail.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

• Prepare and disseminate information concerning agency programs and services.
• Review forms for accuracy with an acute attention to detail
• Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents.
• Answer phones and professionally respond to email inquiries
• Interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Enter data in data bases and Excel spreadsheets.
• Proof, review, and prepare various documents for processing or mailing
• Perform other related work as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

• Two 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:

• Experience as an Administrative Assistant experience for minimum of two years.
• Experience with Windows-based PC programs, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with writing, emailing, and sending correspondence.
• Experience with data entry.
• Detail oriented to quality check documents.
• Ability to work with a large amount of data and numbers.
• Ability to interact effectively, cooperate and collaborate with others in a team environment, multi-task and meet deadlines.

YOU GAIN:

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive salary $3,726.99/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

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Austin

Work Locations

Austin:101 E 15th St (320-4001) 101 E 15th St Austin 78778-0001

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