Administrative Assistant (Austin)

Administrative Assistant (Austin) 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. We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to work within the Commission Appeals department located at our main downtown location at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. The Administrative Assistant III will have the experience to perform complex (journey-level) administrative support work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, meets deadlines and has an attention for detail. You will be trusted to: Prepare and disseminate information concerning agency programs and services. Review forms for accuracy with an acute attention to detail Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents. Answer phones and professionally respond to email inquiries Interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Enter data in data bases and Excel spreadsheets. Proof, review, and prepare various documents for processing or mailing Perform other related work as assigned. You qualify with: Two 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: Experience as an Administrative Assistant for a minimum of two years. Experience with Windows-based PC programs, including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Experience with writing, emailing, and sending correspondence. Experience with data entry. Detail oriented to quality check documents. Ability to work with a large amount of data and numbers. Ability to interact effectively, cooperate and collaborate with others in a team environment, multi-task and meet deadlines. You gain: A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. Competitive salary $3,726.99/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-BenefitsPrimary Location: United States-Texas-AustinWork Locations: Austin: 101 E 15th St (320-4001) 101 E 15th St Austin 78778-0001 Job: Executive Secretaries and Executive Admin Assits

Employee Status: Regular