Contracts & Procurement Administrative Assistant

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

457 deferred compensation plans

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Transportation assistance

Disability and life insurance

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Harris County is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the Business Services Division within the Office of the County Engineer. The role involves coordinating contracts, procurement, correspondence, records, budgets, and onboarding, while handling confidential information with discretion.

The ideal candidate excels in organization, communication, and multi-tasking, and will interact professionally with County staff, vendors, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication abilities are required.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized with multitasking ability and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business software.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, vendors, and leadership.
• Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Business Services leadership and staff.
• Assist with contracts and procurement document prep, routing, filing, and records management.
• Maintain contract, procurement, and division records and documentation.
• Track deadlines, approvals, and action items for the division.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and agendas.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and meeting materials.

Skills

Writing skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harris County is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the Business Services Division within the Office of the County Engineer. The role involves coordinating contracts, procurement, correspondence, records, budgets, and onboarding, while handling confidential information with discretion.

The ideal candidate excels in organization, communication, and multi-tasking, and will interact professionally with County staff, vendors, and external stakeholders.