Administrative Asst III
Administrative Asst III
Texas Health and Human Services
Austin, TX
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Job Description
Administrative Asst III
Provide quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders by providing professional, prompt, and thorough responses and taking the initiative to proactively assist when need and or directed by the Unit Director. Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
This position is responsible for performing other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
Assist Unit (50%)
Administrative Assistant Will Coordinate With External Resources To Ensure
Initial Selection Criteria:
Agency salary policy, budget and candidate's qualifications will dictate final salary offer.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
MOS Code
MOS Code: There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
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Administrative Asst III
- This position has the ability to work remotely
- Salary typically falls under mid-range.
Provide quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders by providing professional, prompt, and thorough responses and taking the initiative to proactively assist when need and or directed by the Unit Director. Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
This position is responsible for performing other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
Assist Unit (50%)
- Perform administrative support work, disseminate information to unit, maintain filing systems;
- Coordinate appointments and schedule meetings for unit;
- Coordinate conferences, seminars, and other external meetings;
- Handles travel arrangements, requests and vouches for reimbursement in eTravel;
- Monitor and purchase office supplies and training materials;
- Train unit or individuals on various processes and procedures;
- Set up, track, and maintain internal record keeping systems including confidential files;
- Take meeting minutes and maintain files on meetings;
- Copy, fax, and scan documents, and distribute appropriately;
- Creates and updates various tables and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Maintain confidentiality;
- New employee initiation, requesting equipment, supplies and office set up;
- Perform CAPPS employee leave, enter reports;
- Maintain personnel files;
- Create unit area budgets and closely maintain budgets to ensure monthly expenditures are maintained for the unit.
- Support and track the activities of the AMH/CMH unit ensuring the Director and Program Specialist staff can perform their duties;
- Coordinate appointments and schedule meetings for unit director;
- Compose correspondence, memos, reports, meeting minutes;
- Proofread and/or edit correspondence and documents;
- Prepare and disseminate information concerning agency programs and procedures;
- Performs ad hoc assignments as requested by director or director designee.
Administrative Assistant Will Coordinate With External Resources To Ensure
- Travel arrangements, car rental, hotel reservations, completion of required documents for reimbursement in eTravel, payment for travel;
- Processing of purchase orders;
- Unit’s monthly expenditures are within budget,
- Unit/area copiers with ink, toner, jams, etc.
- Resolution of issues with telephones, copiers, networks, and computers.
- Knowledge of practices and administrative procedures
- Knowledge of business English, spelling and grammar
- Knowledge of state travel policy and procedures
- Knowledge of record keeping and filing systems
- Skilled in written communication
- Skilled in proofreading and editing
- Skilled in verbal communications
- Experience with Office Products and
- Skilled in typing speed
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting timelines.
- Ability to prepare correspondence, forms and requisitions.
- Ability to implement administrative procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively using both written and verbal skills.
- Ability to interpret complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to understand the basic elements of Mental Health Programs, Planning, and Policy.
Initial Selection Criteria:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED required
- Two years of full-time administrative support, general office, clerical, secretarial experience;
- Experience with the use of standard office equipment and software products, including Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and Outlook, and PowerPoint;
- Financial and budget experience.
Agency salary policy, budget and candidate's qualifications will dictate final salary offer.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
MOS Code
MOS Code: There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
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