Administrative Assistant

Taylor Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) is hiring for the position of Administrative Assistant. Taylor EDC is a Type A non-profit corporation founded by the Taylor voters in 1994. Taylor EDC is funded by one-half percent of the annual sales tax from the City of Taylor and is a separate entity from the City with separate staff and budget. We are seeking candidates that are team players, are proactive in their duties, and can work under little supervision. The Administrative Assistant is primarily responsible is organizing, managing, and clerical duties.

Full-time
$18-$24 per hour

Includes:
TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System)
Health Insurance
Vision/ Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

· Answer and direct phone calls.

· Organize and schedule appointments and meetings.

· Maintain contact lists.

· Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, and forms.

· Assist in the regularly scheduled reports.

· Maintain a filing system.

· Order office supplies.

· Provide general support to visitors.

· Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment and supply inventories

· Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

· Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.

· Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

· Take accurate minutes of meetings.

· Receive, sort, and distribute the mail.

· Coordinate repairs of office equipment.

· Greeting and assist visitors.

· Provide polite and professional communication.

· Implement clerical duties and administrative processes.

· Any other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be a U.S. citizen

· At least 18 years of age

· High School Diploma

· 3+ years of experience in Administrative Support

· MS Office 365 (including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint , and Adobe Acrobat.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, and the public

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Must have courteous telephone manners.

· Understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner.

· Good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.