Administrative Assistant (Austin)

Administrative Assistant (Austin) WHO WE ARE: 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. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas in the Grant Administration department. 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: Are you a results-oriented, devoted and compassionate individual with strong leadership skills looking to advance your career working with all levels of state and federal government, internal and external partners, and stakeholders to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals, and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity? If so, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is looking for high performing individuals to join Workforce Grants and Initiatives (WGI), Workforce Development Division (WDD). WDD is an energizing, multi-faceted team working in an innovative fast paced environment. Our team are well organized leaders able to multi-task, thrive in a challenging and evolving environment, have good communication skills, a positive attitude, strong work-ethic and a desire to help and mentor others. If you also possess these skills, then we are looking for you. We want you to join our team! WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Administrative Assistant V performs highly-advanced (senior-level) administrative support work. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: Coordinates and/or prepares, edits and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms and documents. Coordinates and performs general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining a filing system and answering and routing phone calls. Coordinates meetings, conferences and seminars; and prepares related materials. Explains and disseminates information concerning agency programs and procedures. Responds to inquiries regarding technical program or administrative regulations, policies and procedures. Compiles and edits data in charts, graphs and databases, and prepares summaries or reports. Manages and maintains schedules and travel arrangements for managers and directors. May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others - Perform other duties as assigned. YOU QUALIFY WITH: Four 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: Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures. Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software. Ability to implement new administrative systems and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness. Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively YOU GAIN: A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. Competitive starting salary: $4,150.00- $4,400.00/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 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. 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.

Created: 2026-03-12