Administrative Assistant

About the role

The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging is a department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Its mission is to provide and coordinate social services for older adults and family caregivers that promote aging with dignity and independence. The Aging Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the department's administrative and direct service activities.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and maintaining departmental supplies
• Maintaining an inventory of controlled assets
• Implementing records management services by following and interpreting identified guidelines and maintaining paper and electronic files for easy access and retrieval
• Processing invoices for goods and services received
• Supporting the department's advisory committee by maintaining member records and drafting minutes of quarterly meetings
• Handling calls, including fielding questions from older adults and family caregivers who seek social services, and routing to the appropriate people
• Proofreading, editing, and formatting documents, including Board resolutions
• Providing back-up to other departmental administrative staff
• Serving as a representative of the department in interdepartmental workgroups

Skills

• Proficiency in Windows-based computer programs including Word and Excel, with working knowledge of Teams and SharePoint preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Requirements

• At least six months' advanced study or training beyond High School
• At least one-year related experience

Compensation

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Starting Salary: $19.34/hour (or higher, based on experience)

Benefits