Senior Administrative Assistant, Safety & Security

Texas-School-For-the-Dea; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas School for the Deaf Security is seeking a Safety and Security Administrative Assistant in Austin, TX. This senior- level administrative role supports the School Safety and Security department and the General Counsel, ensuring compliance with state reporting requirements and coordinating daily operations.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, maintaining records, drafting reports, scheduling meetings, and assisting with policy updates.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED).
• Two (2) years of full-time experience providing senior-level administrative or office support, including experience managing records, tracking deadlines, and preparing correspondence and reports.
• Experience working independently, exercising discretion and sound judgment, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Sign Language: The applicant does not need to have sign language skills at hire but will be required to participate in sign language classes offered at TSD until reaching a level of INTERMEDIATE as evaluated on the Signed Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI).

Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact for the School Safety and Security Department, receiving calls, emails, and visitors and routing inquiries to appropriate department/staff.
• Maintains department systems including files, databases, contact lists, and shared calendars to support daily operations.
• Prepares correspondence by drafting, editing, and distributing reports, forms, and official documents.
• Coordinates logistics and scheduling for department meetings, drills, training sessions, and presentations.
• Supports policy updates by assisting in revising department policies, procedures, and handbooks to reflect compliance requirements.
• Maintains documentation by collecting, organizing, and storing departmental records.

Skills

Problem solving

Effective Communication

Planning/organizing

Quality control

Dependability

Safety and security

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Texas School for the Deaf Security is seeking a Safety and Security Administrative Assistant in Austin, TX. This senior- level administrative role supports the School Safety and Security department and the General Counsel, ensuring compliance with state reporting requirements and coordinating daily operations.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, maintaining records, drafting reports, scheduling meetings, and assisting with policy updates.