Administrative Assistant, Senior

About the role

Our Culture At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values—Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, and Excellence—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles—Adaptable, Professional, Relationship-Focused, and Outcome-Based—reflect who we are at our core. This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That’s why our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro—it’s in our DNA.

The City of Plano's Recreation Division is seeking a professional, organized, and team-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day operations and help create a positive experience for the community we serve. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in providing outstanding customer service, and can confidently manage multiple tasks while keeping things organized and on track. From assisting residents and answering questions to supporting staff and coordinating administrative details, this position plays an important role in helping our programs and services run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents and answer questions
• Support staff
• Coordinate administrative details
• Help programs and services run smoothly

Requirements

• Friendly, dependable, and collaborative team player
• Provides exceptional customer service with a welcoming and professional attitude
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Communicates clearly and enjoys helping others
• Pays attention to detail while keeping the big picture in mind
• Can adapt to the variety and occasional surprises that come with working in recreation
• Willing to work occasional evening hours to support recreation programs, events, and activities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Half-price recreation center membership

Pay

Minimum $22.868209, Lower Third $25.917304 hourly salary range.

Schedule

Hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, with occasional evening hours.