Administrative Assistant I - Government, Family Friendly

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Certified Workplace

Competitive salary

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission is seeking an Administrative Assistant I for our State Office in Austin. The role is in-office, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, supporting unemployment hearings within the Appeals Department.

Responsibilities include receptionist duties, information relay, and basic administrative tasks under close supervision. Experience with high-volume calls and scheduling is valued.

Qualifications

• Six months of full-time experience in administrative support or clerical administration and related practices.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist as receptionist and relay information to parties in unemployment hearings.
• Support Appeals Department in hearings and other special sessions as required.
• Perform entry-level administrative support for the State Office Appeals Department under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Phone handling

Data entry

Scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Policy inquiries

Ten-key data entry

Unemployment programs

Fast-paced environment

Outlook

PeopleSoft

Tools

Outlook

PeopleSoft

Job description

Texas Workforce Commission is seeking an Administrative Assistant I for our State Office in Austin. The role is in-office, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, supporting unemployment hearings within the Appeals Department.

Responsibilities include receptionist duties, information relay, and basic administrative tasks under close supervision. Experience with high-volume calls and scheduling is valued.