Secretary to Director

  • Harris County Department of Education
  • Houston, Texas
  • Full Time

Primary Purpose:

Perform secretarial duties and auxiliary tasks for the division as required.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

  • High school diploma or GED certified and post secondary course work

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Ability to type a minimum of 50 words per minute
  • Proficient in the use of the English language
  • Bilingual skills desired
  • Proficient computer skills with knowledge of the following software applications:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
  • Strong organizational and data management skills

Experience:

  • Four years of job related experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Assist and provide administrative support to the Career Pathways Director in matters pertaining to the functioning of the Adult Education office and Career Pathways program
  • Organize and process preparation of hiring of personnel, absence reports, filing systems and requisition of supplies for the division.
  • Assist with preparation of grants, service agreements and contracts.
  • Assist with managing conference and classroom space.
  • Assist with scheduling meetings with partners and stakeholders.
  • Assist in responding to workforce student requests for information and enrollment verifications.
  • Communicate with training providers.
  • Assist with audits and gathering of information in preparation for program audits.
  • Answer and direct telephone calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Greet visitors and assist them with their requests.
  • Prepare purchase orders, payment authorizations for the division and P-Card facilitation.
  • Managing travel requests and processing in-county and out of town travel reimbursements as assigned.
  • Compose letters and memorandums as directed.
  • Maintain all files, forms and records for the division.
  • Assist with preparation and record keeping of division budgets.
  • Assist with payroll and other division reports.
  • Receive deliveries and keep inventory of supplies and materials.
  • Prepare daily mail outs and dissemination of mail.
  • Assist division administration with preparation of workshop materials.
  • Provide assistance with proofing of division written communications.
  • Prepare flyers, assist with outreach for workforce events and certificates.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Job ID: 523178318
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026

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