Asset Management Coordinator

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults seeks an Asset Management Coordinator to research, value, and manage ward assets. You will work with Guardianship Program staff to ensure accurate inventories and compliant transactions across multiple institutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Paralegal degree, strong knowledge of Texas Estates Code, and ability to coordinate with facilities, families, and providers. Full-time on-site in Houston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, a closely related field or Paralegal Degree.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate assets using multiple resources.
• Identify and secure bank accounts, safe deposit boxes, and all assets related to banking and financial institutions.
• Ensure ongoing management and stewardship of the ward’s assets.
• Maintain inventories in the financial management system and document information for review.
• Ensure asset-related transactions comply with policies, estate code guidelines, and court orders.
• Coordinate movement and storage of all ward assets.
• Manage transaction records and documentation for ward assets.
• Provide information to financial institutions about the agency and its policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned within scope.

Skills

Asset management

Guardianship knowledge

Research & analysis

Communications

Ethics & confidentiality

Project management

Relationship building

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelors in Business Admin / Social Sciences / Paralegal Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Department History Overview

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as The Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services.

Vision:

To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.

Asset Management Coordinator Overview:

Under the supervision of the individuals in this position work closely with the Harris County Resources for Adult Services Guardianship Program to research, assess, and evaluate the assets of wards receiving services through the program. This position collaborates with internal and external entities regarding the management of ward assets.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and evaluate assets using multiple resources.

• Identify and secure bank accounts, safe deposit boxes, and all assets related to banking and financial institutions.

• Ensure the ongoing management and stewardship of the ward’s assets.

• Responsible for conducting Initial, Annual, and Final inventories, ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation of all assets within the financial management system, and documenting all related information into EMS for review.

• Ensures all asset-related transactions are in compliance with program policies, estate code guidelines, and court orders.

• Responsible for coordinating the movement and storage of all assets belonging to the ward.

• Manage transaction records and documentation for all assets belonging to wards.

• Provide financial institutions with information about the agency and its role, and communicate any new or updated policies on banking institutions to the program.

• Perform additional duties as assigned, within the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, a closely related field OR Paralegal Degree

Experience:

• Minimum two (3) years full-time paid work experience in business administration, real estate, social services or a legal setting.

• Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.

Licensure:

• Reliable transportation with a valid Texas driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of county, state, and federal laws, Texas Estates Code, statutes, rules, and standards governing guardianship and asset management guidelines.

• Skill in empathizing, valuing, and dealing successfully with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

• Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and applying Texas Estates Code and Guardianship Standards.

• Skill in self-discipline, dependability, and ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize multiple tasks and demands to accomplish outcomes.

• Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with residential facilities, care providers, family members, benefit carriers, government officials and departments, community partners and resources, and the public.

• Handles sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.

• Communicates detailed and often sensitive information effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Maintains confidential information.

• Develops and implements processes and procedures to accomplish outcomes.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular

• Monday-Friday 8 am -- 5 pm

Salary:

• Depends on Qualifications

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Work Location:

• 2525 Murworth Drive, Houston, TX 77054

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.