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Administrative Assistant

ADMINISTRATION
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2050

Primary Purpose:

            Assist the Chief Communications Officer with daily tasks including general recordkeeping, budget, calendaring, meeting preparation and event support.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

  • High school diploma or GED certificate, some college preferred and/or specialized training

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Proficient in the use of the English language, both oral and written
  • Proficient organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Specialized training in software applications used by the division
  • Ability to type and keyboard by touch a minimum of 60 words per minute
  • Ability to operate calculator, personal computer, and other office equipment as required
  • Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
  • Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
  • Outstanding customer service mindset and practices

 

Experience:

  • Four years related experience
  • Knowledge of HCDE purchasing policies and procedures

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Prepare and maintain a variety of databases/spreadsheets for Chief Communications Officer projects and activities.
  • Assist in planning and preparing the Chief Communications Officer Division annual budget.
  • Monitor Communications, Technology and Marketing division budgets; prepare and input budget amendments as needed and approved by Chief Communications Officer.
  • Reconcile monthly/annual budget reports and pcards.
  • Coordinate communication among Business Services, Purchasing and Chief Communications Officer and reporting division personnel regarding budget items, reports and timelines.
  • Prepare and input payment authorizations, purchase orders in the financial software, travel and mileage reimbursements in the Travel Management System (TMS).
  • Process Requests to Attend and associated travel reimbursement documentation and forms
  • Process procurement card transactions in a timely manner.
  • Assist the Chief Communications with travel arrangements and reimbursements, weekly ad hoc financial reporting and planning and scheduling.
  • Assist Communications and Marketing divisions with event support as needed
  • Assist with inventory records for the division.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Conduct special projects as requested by the Chief Communications Officer
  • Maintain good public relations with Department personnel, clients and the public.
  • Maintain a warm personality, positive attitude and neat appearance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Salary : $41,280 - $50,957

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