Job Description
Join a Stable Career Path in Public Service
The Texas State Government is dedicated to serving our community with integrity and efficiency. We are currently seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team in Dallas, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in the government sector with no prior experience required. We provide comprehensive on-the-job training to ensure your success.
Why Join Us?
- Stability & Growth: Secure employment within a vital state agency.
- Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Pension Plan: Secure retirement benefits for your future.
- No Experience Needed: We train the right candidates from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- Manage and organize incoming correspondence, including mail and email, ensuring timely distribution to appropriate staff.
- Provide exceptional customer service by answering phone inquiries, directing calls, and assisting visitors with their needs.
- Perform accurate data entry and maintain accurate digital and physical records for departmental files.
- Prepare routine correspondence, memos, and reports using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Assist senior staff with scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and managing departmental calendars.
- Support office operations by maintaining supplies, managing filing systems, and assisting with basic accounting tasks.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred but not mandatory.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with the public and government officials.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in data handling.
- Reliable transportation and a proven track record of punctuality.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible for U.S. employment.