Description of the Opportunity:

The Agency Administration Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the department's administrative and coordination activities. This posting is for an entry-level Administrative Assistant, and applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing customer service to the agency membership, public, and staff
• Answering multi-line phone system, fielding questions, distributing messages, and directing requests to the appropriate staff
• Developing and maintaining effective communications with varying levels of staff and external agencies
• Copying, faxing, scanning, assembling, and distributing documents
• Conducting mass mailings
• Carrying out meeting preparations and clean up, including setup of meals or refreshments, distribution of meeting materials, attendance at meetings, and documentation of meeting proceedings
• Coordinating and processing travel arrangements in accordance with federal, State, and Agency regulations and guidelines
• Coordinating special events as needed
• Maintaining staff and departmental calendars, and scheduling meetings
• Drafting, reviewing, and formatting correspondence, presentations, various documents, and reports
• Adhering to records management guidelines
• Formatting and posting items on the Agency's website
• Collecting and summarizing data, and maintaining databases
• Serving as a representative of the department and Agency

Required Skills:

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment
• Proficient in operating Windows-based computer programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel; working knowledge of Teams and SharePoint a plus
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Detail oriented with good quality control, including proper grammar and punctuation usage
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable to meet various needs

Required Experience:

Six months advanced studies past High School equivalency and 1-3 years of related work experience.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Compensation:

• $56,200.00 - $76,264.00 depending on skills and qualifications

Benefits Summary:

• Health- We provide an outstanding package of health and life benefits for employees, with coverage availablefor their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as basic and optional life, long term disability,and flexible spending accounts. Our Full-Time employee health coverage is paid for 100%.
• Retirement- Full Time employees participate in the (401a) Retirement Plan offered through ICMA by payroll deduction with employer match at 12%.
• Work-Life Balance- At NCTCOG we want you to achieve a balance between your work and your home life. You'll receive vacation days, holidays, and personal days to use as you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.