Area Coordinator

Career Opportunities:
Area Coordinator (18903)

Posting  
18903 - Posted 07/15/2026 - Health & Human Services Comm
- General Admin
- Office and Administrative Support
- Big Spring State Hospital
- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) - $3,000 - $4,999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, opportunities for career advancement, and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

Area Coordinator
Job Title: Administrative Assistant III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: General Admin
Posting Number: 18903
Closing Date: 09/13/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
Salary Range: $3,101.00-$4,365.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-13
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Big Spring State Hospital
Job Location City: BIG SPRING
Job Location Address: 1901 N HIGHWAY 87
Other Locations: Big Spring
MOS Codes: ,,,6046,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X,8A200,AZ,LS,LSS,MC,PERS,PS,RP,SN
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Brief

Job Description:

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? HHSC is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HHSC comprises multiple facilities focusing on mental health care, recovery-oriented treatment, and high-quality services. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Administrative Assistant III - Area Coordinator – Under direct supervision, performs journey-level administrative duties and/or technical program assistance to support unit operations. Establishes, tracks, and maintains internal record-keeping systems; ensures files are accurate, up-to-date, and securely stored. Serves as a key point of contact with the public, internal staff, government agencies, and private organizations. Organizes and coordinates meetings, conferences, and seminars;

schedules, prepares agendas, arranges logistics, and ensures materials are available. Handles travel arrangements, requests, and reimbursement vouchers. Maintains structured filing systems for easy retrieval and secure storage. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. This position requires regular attendance and will not involve remote or teleworking; normal working hours.

Performs other duties as assigned. This may include participating in disaster response and/or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, potentially requiring alternate shift patterns or locations.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule, extended shift, and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Establish, track, and maintain internal record-keeping systems; manage confidential documents with discretion; ensure compliance with agency policies.
  20%
• Serve as a key point of contact with the public, internal staff, government agencies, and private organizations; provide timely responses to inquiries about rules, policies, and procedures.
  15%
• Obtain equipment, services, and supplies by maintaining inventory, processing payments per policy, and procuring needed items.
  15%
• Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, and seminars; manage logistics and travel reimbursements; monitor purchases of office supplies and materials.
  15%
• Gather, review, and analyze documents and data to provide administrative support; prepare reports, obtain approvals via…