Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We're hiring for an Administrative Assistant! This position is an excellent entry point for individuals looking to build a strong foundation in administrative operations within a structured, professional environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience in correspondence management, data integrity, and records organization while learning established processes and best practices. It’s a solid opportunity to develop core office skills, demonstrate reliability, and position yourself for advancement into more complex administrative roles.

The Team You Will Be Joining

• Established in 1909, this state agency works to provide small businesses and consumers with the timely and correct licenses for countless professions ranging from athletic trainers to midwives to polygraph examiners. This agency is often ranked as one of Austin’s Top 25 Mid-Sized Employers by the Austin American-Statesman and was recognized as Texas’ Model Regulatory Agency in a recent review. Known for its outstanding organizational management and performance, their mission to properly equip Texas residents with the licenses they need to work.

Major Duties

• Provide entry-level administrative support, including distributing and managing correspondence, performing data entry, and maintaining organized filing systems.
• Assist team members with more complex assignments to support overall operational efficiency.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Work under close supervision with limited discretion and defined parameters for independent judgment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What are we looking for? 

• Experience in customer service, clerical, administrative, or technical roles.
• Knowledge of office practices, administrative procedures, and applicable policies, codes, and statutes.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment, computers, and software applications.
• Ability to interpret regulations, implement procedures, and communicate effectively with the public and staff.

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Rate: $18.50/hr. 
• Contract: October 19, 2026 – February 28, 2027, with potential for long-term extension and FTE placement.
• Days/Hours: Monday - Friday (40 hrs./week | Standard Business Hours)
• Location: Austin, TX 78701 

The Peak Performers Difference

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available from the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Priority placement for qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities.
• Weekly payments through direct deposit.
• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements.

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Custom Job ID: TX-26-GT1001.1

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