[Hiring] Administrative Assistant III @Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Role Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Administrative Assistant III position within the Community Services (CS), Foster Grandparent Program (FGP). FGP serves a dual purpose in that it provides income-eligible adults, age 55 and older, with meaningful volunteer opportunities, while also meeting critical community needs by serving children with exceptional needs.

The Administrative Assistant III reports directly to the FGP Supervisor and works under the guidance of the FGP Volunteer Services Coordinator to assist with the daily operations of the FGP service area. Responsibilities include:

• Complex administrative support work.
• Responding to inquiries for information regarding the program.
• Assisting with the collection and entry of all program data.
• Preparing and editing reports and documents.
• Maintaining, updating, and organizing files as required by AmeriCorps.
• Serving as point of contact in the absence of the FGP Volunteer Service Coordinator.
• Disseminating program and resource information.
• Performing other administrative and technical tasks that require limited independent judgment and initiative.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Two (2) years of work experience in office administration.
• Experience in the use of standard office equipment and software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience in data entry.

Requirements

• Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
• Must pass a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOPW) check.
• Must pass a Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS) check.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.