Administrative Assistant

Posted: 14-Oct-25

Location: Trinity River Campus, Texas

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 494137

Title: Administrative Assistant

Department: TR CE Economic Development

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: CLR - Clerical

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $34,424

Work Hours: Regular: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Summer: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, and some evenings and weekends may be required.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary: Reporting to the assigned campus leader, the Administrative Assistant position is responsible for providing routine clerical, administrative, and project support to their assigned department(s). This position may serve as the primary point of operational and administrative contact for internal and external constituencies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Provides clerical/secretarial support
• Performs basic administrative procedures
• Performs basic, unit-specific tasks
• Maintains unit records
• Answers phones and runs front desk
• Schedules appointments and maintains calendars
• Distributes and sends mail
• Prepares and creates memos, emails, invoices, etc.
• Performs assigned duties

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of assigned department leadership

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) years' of working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree
• One (1) year's working experience in a college or university setting related to the Essential Performance Requirements
• At least one (1) year's working experience in event planning, set-up and tear-down, and logistics
• At least one (1) year's working experience in a customer facing environment related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

About Tarrant County College

Tarrant County College District, a comprehensive two-year institution established in 1965, is dedicated to providing quality education that exceeds the expectations of the people of Tarrant County. More than 50,000 students are enrolled in TCC's associate degree and technical programs, making it the sixth largest among Texas colleges and universities. Continuing Education, Corporate and Workforce Services offer additional opportunities for businesses and individuals of all ages, through Continuing Education courses, workshops and customized training programs. The college has five major campuses in the cities of Hurst (Northeast Campus), Fort Worth (Northwest, South and Trinity River campuses), and Arlington (Southeast Campus), with administrative offices in downtown Fort Worth.