Senior Administrative Assistant – Policy & Programs

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services in Austin seeks an Administrative Assistant III to support the Vendor Drug Program within Medicaid/CHIP. You will handle advanced admin duties, including planning, reports, travel, and document preparation, under a supervisor with some autonomy.

Key responsibilities include assisting the Associate Commissioner, coordinating meetings, processing HR actions, and communicating agency policies. Requires MS Office proficiency and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Capable of independent work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Vendor Drug Program staff.
• Prepare notices, agendas, and reports; assist with travel and budget tasks.
• Coordinate purchasing, IT/telecom requests, and records management.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Organization & prioritization

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services in Austin seeks an Administrative Assistant III to support the Vendor Drug Program within Medicaid/CHIP. You will handle advanced admin duties, including planning, reports, travel, and document preparation, under a supervisor with some autonomy.

Key responsibilities include assisting the Associate Commissioner, coordinating meetings, processing HR actions, and communicating agency policies. Requires MS Office proficiency and strong writing skills.