Administrative Assistant

Join the dynamic team at the City of Pharr as a Full-Time Administrative Assistant, where your contributions will directly impact our vibrant community. Located in the heart of Pharr, TX, this onsite role offers an engaging work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring operations run smoothly, allowing you to sharpen your problem-solving skills while enhancing customer service experiences.

With a competitive starting salary of $32,000.00 , this position not only offers stability but also opportunities for professional growth. Working closely with forward-thinking colleagues, you'll be part of a culture that values energy and professionalism. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Time Off. Don't miss this chance to become an integral part of our mission-focused team and apply today!
Your day as aN Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant role at the City of Pharr is essential to the success of the Grants Management & Community Development Department, which oversees a variety of federal, state, and local grant programs. This position demands a high level of professionalism and attention to detail, as you'll be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative, clerical, and program support. Given the complexity of grant management, the ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced, compliance-oriented environment is crucial.

You'll engage with various stakeholders, ensuring that all processes align with regulatory standards while contributing to the community's development initiatives. This is a remarkable opportunity to enhance your administrative skills while supporting impactful programs that benefit the Pharr community.
Are you a good fit for this Administrative Assistant job?

To excel as an Administrative Assistant in the Grants Management & Community Development Department at the City of Pharr, candidates must possess a diverse set of skills and competencies. A thorough understanding of administrative and clerical procedures, including effective record management and office systems, is essential. Familiarity with federal and local grant processes, particularly HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, is preferred. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite-particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook-along with data management software, is vital for effectively managing documentation and reports. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are necessary, as attention to accuracy and meeting deadlines is crucial in this compliance-oriented role.

Additionally, successful candidates should be adept at interpreting and applying grant and administrative procedures, ensuring alignment with established policies while supporting the department's essential initiatives.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Administrative and clerical procedures. including record management and office systems.
• Federal and local grant processes, particularly HUD's CDBG program (preferred).
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and data management software.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Interpret and apply grant and administrative procedures effectively.

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So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!

Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.