Specialist III, Administrative Support

Tarrant County College District (TCCD); Texas; On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) seeks a Specialist III, Administrative Support to provide senior-level clerical and administrative support to senior leadership from the District Offices. The role focuses on confidential, high-level tasks and requires deep department knowledge.

The position operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with no remote work eligibility. The incumbent will handle budget and grant tasks, organize events, and coordinate with internal and external

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Performs senior-level administrative and technical functions for the unit.
• Makes technical decisions by applying policies, regulations, and protocol.
• Organizes unit events and manages external stakeholders.
• Performs high-level, unit-specific tasks including budget and grant management.
• Schedules appointments and maintains calendars; prepares memos, emails, and invoices.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or 60 college hours and three years related experience

Job description

Title: Specialist III, Administrative Support

Department: DT Org Excellence & Devlopmnt

Campus Location: TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification: CLR - Clerical

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $45,900

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for providing senior-level clerical, administrative, and project support to senior leadership. This position may serve as the primary point of operational and administrative contact for internal and external constituencies, often on complex and confidential issues. This position is expected to have a high level of department-specific knowledge.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Performs senior-level administrative and technical functions for the unit
• Makes technical decisions by applying policies, regulations, and protocol
• Organizes unit events
• Manages external stakeholders
• Performs high-level, unit-specific tasks
• Involved with Budget and Grant Management
• Schedules appointments and maintains calendars
• Prepares and creates memos, emails, invoices, etc.
• Performs assigned duties

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under minimal supervision of assigned department leadership

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or 60 college hours and three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year's working experience working in a higher education, learning and development, organizational development, or professional services setting related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].