Administrative Assistant I — Essential Office Support

Texas Health and Human Services; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services seeks an Administrative Assistant I in Vernon, TX. The role supports routine office operations, answers calls, manages calendars, and handles mail and supplies for the MaxSecPsych Psychiatry department.

You will perform data entry, file maintenance, and assist with reports while working under supervision. The job offers full-time hours and a structured team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of office procedures and clerical duties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Minimum twelve months of professional support experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist for program administrative office and greet visitors.
• Answer calls, take messages, and direct inquiries accurately.
• Maintain calendars, organize files, and prepare reports.
• Process mail, purchases, and work orders; assist maintenance and vendors.
• Prepare and submit department communication and records; support COOP/disaster response.

Skills

Office procedures

Administrative support

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services seeks an Administrative Assistant I in Vernon, TX. The role supports routine office operations, answers calls, manages calendars, and handles mail and supplies for the MaxSecPsych Psychiatry department.

You will perform data entry, file maintenance, and assist with reports while working under supervision. The job offers full-time hours and a structured team environment.