Secretary to Director

Harris County Department of Education

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conference Management, Data Management, English Language, Executive Assistant Skills , File Maintenance, Flyers, Grant Writing, High School Diploma, Mail Processing, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proofreading, Purchase Orders, Record Keeping, Reimbursement, Request for Information (RFI), Telephone Skills, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
19 days ago

Primary Purpose:

Perform secretarial duties and auxiliary tasks for the division as required.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

  • High school diploma or GED certified and post secondary course work

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Ability to type a minimum of 50 words per minute
  • Proficient in the use of the English language
  • Bilingual skills desired
  • Proficient computer skills with knowledge of the following software applications:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
  • Strong organizational and data management skills

Experience:

  • Four years of job related experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Assist and provide administrative support to the Career Pathways Director in matters pertaining to the functioning of the Adult Education office and Career Pathways program
  • Organize and process preparation of hiring of personnel, absence reports, filing systems and requisition of supplies for the division.
  • Assist with preparation of grants, service agreements and contracts.
  • Assist with managing conference and classroom space.
  • Assist with scheduling meetings with partners and stakeholders.
  • Assist in responding to workforce student requests for information and enrollment verifications.
  • Communicate with training providers.
  • Assist with audits and gathering of information in preparation for program audits.
  • Answer and direct telephone calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Greet visitors and assist them with their requests.
  • Prepare purchase orders, payment authorizations for the division and P-Card facilitation.
  • Managing travel requests and processing in-county and out of town travel reimbursements as assigned.
  • Compose letters and memorandums as directed.
  • Maintain all files, forms and records for the division.
  • Assist with preparation and record keeping of division budgets.
  • Assist with payroll and other division reports.
  • Receive deliveries and keep inventory of supplies and materials.
  • Prepare daily mail outs and dissemination of mail.
  • Assist division administration with preparation of workshop materials.
  • Provide assistance with proofing of division written communications.
  • Prepare flyers, assist with outreach for workforce events and certificates.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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Harris County Department of Education