Administrative Assistant (Austin)

Description

WHO WE ARE:

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work\-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas in the Adult Education and Literacy department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:

You have strong communication skills and attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Administrative Assistant V performs highly\-advanced (senior\-level) administrative support work. Work involves disseminating information, maintaining filing systems and performing internal administrative support work. May provide guidance to others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

• Prepare and disseminate information concerning Adult Education and Literacy programs and services.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents.
• Coordinate meetings, conferences, and seminars.
• Assist in the development of administrative or technical assistance policies and procedures.
• Manage and maintain schedules and travel arrangements for managers and directors.
• May prepare and compile presentation and training materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

• Four years of full\-time experience that provided knowledge of administrative support functions and office practices and procedures, or clerical administration and business management practices, such as preparation, maintenance and control of forms, records and reports.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

• Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.
• Ability to implement new administrative systems and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively

YOU GAIN:

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive starting salary: $4,150\.00\-$4,400\.00/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active\-Employees/Health\-Benefits.

VETERANS:

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC\_AdministrativeSupport.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search).

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301\.042\.

Primary Location: United States\-Texas\-AustinWork Locations: Austin:1117 Trinity St 1117 Trinity St Austin 78701\-1919Job: Executive Secretaries and Executive Admin AssitsOrganization: TWC Business UnitSchedule: Full\-timeEmployee Status: RegularJob Type: StandardJob Level: Non\-ManagementTravel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeJob Posting: Feb 6, 2026, 12:00:00 AMWork From Home: No