Texas Juvenile Justice Department · 2 weeks ago
TJJD - Administrative Assistant I - SPED - (GNS) - 55195
Texas-GainesvilleWork Locations
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Texas Juvenile Justice Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant I for their Gainesville location. This role involves providing entry-level administrative support, maintaining records management systems, and assisting with various office duties.
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Responsibilities
Prepares and disseminates information concerning agency programs and services
Maintains various tracking and records management systems
Assists in preparing, editing, and distributing correspondence, documents, forms, reports, publications brochures, and studies
Assists with general office duties such as processing incoming/outgoing mail; maintaining and ordering supplies; and assisting with general human resources work
Assists in compiling and entering data for spreadsheets, charts, graphs, databases, summaries, or reports
Assists in scheduling and providing support for meetings, conferences, and seminars
May assist in answering and routing incoming phone calls, taking messages, and greeting and directing visitors to the appropriate staff
May review applications for agency services to ensure forms are filled out completely and accurately, and requests missing information and documentation
Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and gender disparities
Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed
Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:
Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible
Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies
Qualification
Required
Experience in clerical or administrative support work in a field relevant to the assignment
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to see
Ability to hear (with or without aid)
Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs
Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs
Pulling
Pushing
Sitting
Repeated bending
Operate motor equipment
Reaching above shoulder
Grasping
Identify colors
Alphabetizing
Knowledge of agency policies and procedures
Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures
Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation
Skill in the use of a personal computer, applicable software, and other standard office equipment
Skill in office organization
Ability to perform data entry functions
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to establish and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to work under pressure and in stressful conditions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to type with appropriate speed and accuracy for assignments
Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per work week
Benefits
Retirement plan
Paid group health & life insurance for employee
Paid holidays
Paid vacation leave
Paid sick leave
Longevity pay
Educational assistance program
Employee assistance program
Dental
Vision
Optional Life Insurance
Voluntary AD&D Insurance
Dependent Health & Life insurance
Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Hazardous duty pay
Career ladder advancements
Free meals while on duty
Company
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Texas Juvenile Justice Department manages programs for youth who are involved in the justice system.
Founded in 2011
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nathan Jackson Jr, MPA, PMP
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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