Administrative Assistant I - Technical Programs

Collin College; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College seeks an organized office assistant to perform general secretarial duties in the Allen campus area. You will handle mail, scheduling, phones, and supply management while ensuring accurate data entry and reporting.

You may work in lab areas with typical sounds and space elements, and you will support department activities, coordinate events, and assist with purchasing and budget tracking. Candidates should meet the stated education and experience requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year related work experience.
• Associate degree preferred; 2 years related experience preferred.
• Security sensitive role with background check.
• Understanding of FERPA and proper filing practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties including word processing, inventory tracking, data entry and report preparation.
• Coordinate scheduling of meetings and events; secure rooms and take minutes.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, direct inquiries and relay messages.
• Process outgoing mail and distribute incoming mail to staff.
• Manage departmental purchases, requisitions, deliveries and payments.
• Input budget figures and track expenditures; maintain records.
• Maintain department supplies and assist with vendor communications.

Skills

FERPA knowledge

Telephone etiquette

Filing techniques

College policies

Office software

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Access

Excel

Job description

Primary Location:

2550 Bending Branch Way, Allen, Texas, 75013

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Perform general secretarial duties for assigned technical area, including processing mail, scheduling appointments, answering phones and relaying messages and maintaining office equipment and supplies. May need to enter lab areas which may include exposure to loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors and other related lab and work space elements.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties, including word processing, order receiving, inventory tracking of supplies and equipment, report/document preparation and data entry using software such as MS Word, Access, Excel and other designated systems/software.
• Provide accurate data for reporting purposes.
• Coordinate the scheduling of meetings and events as needed by director/department for both internal and external meetings such as but not limited to departmental meetings, Advisory Committee meetings, summer camps, recruiting events and job fairs. Secure meeting rooms, notify appropriate members, take minutes and maintain committee files.
• Answer telephones, direct calls to the appropriate personnel or answer inquiries and transmit instructions. Greet campus visitors, students, faculty, staff and the general public in a friendly and professional manner. Determine situation and when necessary, direct person to appropriate staff member and follow up to ensure problem is resolved.
• Prepare outgoing mail; pick-up and distribute incoming mail to appropriate personnel.
• Initiate departmental purchases, prepare and input requisitions, track requisition status, coordinate delivery, verify charges, release payment and manage source documents. Receive orders/products shipped to department, check contents against packing slip and return verified packing slip to designated staff and maintain relevant records. Input budget figures, follow-up on requisitions, log and track expenditures, take payments, may issue invoices or bills.
• Maintain appropriate levels of materials and supplies for department and order according to college purchasing procedures.
• Initiate and/or collect appropriate paperwork from or on behalf of students, faculty, staff and community and handle appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the development of various materials for the department. Use equipment such as copier and fax as requested by staff and faculty and ensure faxes are received. Contact vendor assistance when needed.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of FERPA laws
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette
• Knowledge of proper filing techniques
• Knowledge of College policies and procedures
• Computer and applicable software skills (use of spreadsheet, word processing, database and presentation software)
• May also use social media, work with desktop publishing, and update web pages
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to stay current on changes in policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain appropriate levels of materials and supplies for department
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Ability to maintain an established work schedule
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to provide effective customer-orientation when working with a diverse population

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises. In addition, incumbents may be subjected to gases and workspace restrictions. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Occasional physical effort required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certification (GED).

One (1) year related work experience.

Preferred

Associate degree from an accredited institution.

Two (2) years of related experience.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$40,310.00

Hiring Maximum

$49,157.00

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**

11/05/2026