Administrative Assistant (Part-time) - Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for an Administrative Assistant (Part-time) (Administrative Assistant III) to work in the Scheduling and Advance Division.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You'll Earn

The salary is $2,083.34 - $2,333.34 a month ($25,000.08 - $ 28,000.08 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more:

What You'll Do

The Administrative Assistant (Part-time) reports to the Director of Scheduling and Advance. Performs complex (journey-level) administrative support work. Work involves confidential and sensitive correspondence and communications. Answers incoming calls for the division.

• Provides assistance to the public and answers questions on agency services and functions.
• Performs administrative, office and/or clerical support duties as assigned within the Scheduling and Advance Division.
• Performs general office duties such as handling correspondence for invitations, answering the phones, and following up with other divisions on requests.
• Accepts, logs, and efficiently routes mail.
• Performs timely and accurate data entry into the office database.
• Serves as Travel Liaison for the division. Coordinates and processes travel related forms and documents for the division.
• Serves as the Purchase Requisition Coordinator for the division. Coordinates and processes purchase requisitions for the division.
• Serves as the Divisional Records Retention Coordinator. Develops and maintains filing, recordkeeping, and records management systems.
• Assists with inventory and classification of division files according to the OOG Records Retention Schedule.
• May assist on special projects.

How You'll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Three (3) years of experience as a receptionist with responsibility for responding to multiple phone lines, switchboard duties, or as an administrative assistant tasked with providing technical or program support, including office, clerical, and customer service.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.

You're a Great Fit with

• Must possess strong communication and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be a disciplined, highly dependable individual.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It's a great job for a professional who enjoys editorial, informational and communications work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.