Executive Assistant (Austin)
Texas Workforce Commission - Austin, TX
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Executive Assistant (Austin) WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. 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 Street, Austin, Texas. 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 are a highly motivated and detail-oriented Executive Assistant I that will support the Risk & Security Management (RSM) and Cybersecurity Departments within the Business Operations Division. This role is ideal for a proactive, collaborative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at providing administrative support to executive-level staff. You have exceptional communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to effectively multi-task. WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Executive Assistant I performs complex (journey-level) professional assistance work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -Provide highly responsible administrative and technical assistance. - Manage the Directors schedules to include calendar management, coordinating meetings and conferences. -Complete and submit travel forms for travel approval and reimbursement. -Perform support staff functions including human resources activities, purchasing, time distribution reporting, and assistance with budget preparation. -Review, proofread, and edit department correspondence and documents. -Perform related work as needed. YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Five years of full-time experience in a responsible position which provided thorough knowledge of agency programs and services; business management practices, clerical administration and procedures; or experience in organizing and coordinating support services or program operations which included analyzing work problems and interpreting complex policies and procedures. -Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position. YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on performance excellence and continuous improvement. - Demonstrates initiative and independent judgment. - Ability to pay close attention to detail for accuracy. - Proficient user of personal computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office. - Excellent interpersonal communication. - Excellent writing and editing skills. - Excellent organization, planning and problem-solving skills. YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive salary: $4,700.00/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 Duty involves up to 5% travel within the state of Texas. VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to 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: HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at or on Taleo. 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-Austin Work Locations: Austin:1117 Trinity St Job: Executive Secretaries and Executive Admin Assits Organization: TWC Business Unit Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard Job Level: Non-Management Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Job Posting: Feb 12, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
Created: 2026-03-04