ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY I (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

Gfoat; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richardson seeks an Administrative Secretary I to support the Economic Development Department. This role handles secretarial tasks, scheduling, and customer service, while coordinating City-sponsored events and IQHQ programming.

You will manage data entry, filing, invoicing, and communications, and maintain confidentiality in daily operations. Candidates should be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks with discretion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; business school or two years of college preferred.
• Four (4) years of general secretarial work or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and city systems; accurate data entry.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and professional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial and clerical tasks for a City department.
• Compose and edit correspondence, reports, agendas, and filing.
• Process data entry, procure card reconciliations, and invoices.
• Assist with office supply management and event coordination.
• Greet visitors, answer phones, and provide public information.
• Schedule, coordinate appointments, meetings, and calendars.
• Attend meetings and community events as needed; work independently.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Office administration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Business school or 2 yrs college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under basic supervision, the Administrative Secretary I performs secretarial and clerical functions in support of the Economic Development Department requiring considerable discretion, independent judgement, and specialized knowledge of departmental operations. Provides administrative support for daily office operations, including correspondence, records management, scheduling, and customer service, and assists with the coordination of City-sponsored events, IQHQ programming, and business engagement activities. Performs other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Administrative & Office Operations

Performs secretarial and clerical functions of an important phase of City operations requiring considerable discretion and specialized knowledge.

Composes, edits, and types correspondence, reports, agendas, meeting material, and other documents, and maintains an organized electronic and physical filing system.

Performs accurate data entry into appropriate programs and city systems. Processes procurement card reconciliations and invoices.

Maintains and orders supplies for the office and facility.

Customer Service & Communication

Greets visitors, answers phones, responds to inquiries and concerns.

Provides general information to the public in a professional manner.

Maintains effective working relationships with others and maintains confidentiality.

Coordination & Professional Support

Assists with managing the IQHQ facility, City-sponsored events, and staff calendars, including event logistics, registration, set-up, breakdown, and on-site assistance as assigned.

Attend meetings, City-sponsored after-hours, and community functions as necessary.

Works independently in the absence of specific instructions or supervision.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates contracts and processes payments. Accepts payments and prepares receipts and invoices as required. Coordinates with other IQHQ tenants regarding facility scheduling and related logistics. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

High School Diploma required. Business school graduate and/or two years of college preferred. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License required. Notary Public certification required or obtained within 3 months of date of hire.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

Four (4) years of experience required in general secretarial work or comparable experience in a related field required. Knowledge of general office procedures, department policies and procedures, and professional customer service etiquette. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, follow directions, and effectively operate a personal computer and related software. Must have ability to use tact and diplomacy, plan and schedule, coordinate appointments, meet deadlines, be resourceful and move work accurately and efficiently. Must be detail-oriented and thorough. Proficiency in computer use and related Microsoft Office applications. Must be detail-oriented throughout all assigned functions. Must possess ability to perform work efficiently and independently as well as when part of a team. Must have ability to maintain client confidentiality appropriately.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Walk, carry, drag, hold, lift, pull, and/or push up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Frequent use of manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment. Requires sustained mental focus, attention to detail, and the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy. Efficiently and safely operate, care for, and maintain appearance of assigned equipment.