Head Start Operations Clerk – Admin & Records

ADMINISTRATION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education in Houston, TX, is seeking an Office Clerk – Operations to support daily Head Start center operations and the administrative team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of admin experience, with strong communication and bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. Responsibilities include records management, HR liaison duties, and meeting support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Minimum three years of administrative support experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, word processing and some desktop publishing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision, and values.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Operations Manager and support the daily operations of Head Start centers.
• Develop and maintain record-keeping systems including licenses, permits, personnel assignments, and supply orders.
• Serve as liaison with Human Resources to facilitate hiring steps including review, interview, recommendation, and placement.
• Submit reports and requested documents in a timely manner.
• Support ordering of materials and manage inventory database for Head Start centers and Operations team.
• Organize routine work activities to support projects, respond to parent inquiries, schedule meetings, record meeting minutes, and assist with licensing documents.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual (ENG/SPANISH)

Customer service

Record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Proficiency with databases

Spreadsheets and word processing

Job description

Harris County Department of Education in Houston, TX, is seeking an Office Clerk – Operations to support daily Head Start center operations and the administrative team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of admin experience, with strong communication and bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. Responsibilities include records management, HR liaison duties, and meeting support.