Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

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.

Performance Requirements*

• Provides clerical/secretarial support

• Performs basic administrative procedures

• Performs basic, unit-specific tasks

• Maintains unit records/inventory

• 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.

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

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, and/or move from one area of the building to another

on a regular basis, sit and use a computer for a long period of time

• Manual and physical dexterity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper

documents

• Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on computer display screen, in

handwritten forms, and printed on paper

• Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by

telephone

• Ability to lift and carry a stack of forms and documents weighing up to 20 pounds