Administrative Asst II​/Switchboard

Date:
Sep 8, 2026

Location:

MEXIA, TX
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Functional

Title:

Administrative Asst II/Switchboard
Job Title: Administrative Asst II
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Switchboard
Posting Number: 21145
Closing Date: 09/22/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
Salary Range: $2,829.00 - $3,946.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-11
Shift: Evening
Additional Shift: Evenings (Second);
Nights (Third)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Mexia State Supported Living Center
Job Location City: MEXIA
Job Location Address: 540 CHAPEL DRIVE
Other Locations:

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Brief

Job Description

• PLEASE READ***
• THIS IS NOT an 8-5, Mon-Fri Position, it is split between 2p-10p and 10p-6a weekly, with rotating days off. MUST LIST EXPERIENCE ON APPLICATION OR RESUME.

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!
The Administrative Assistant II serves as receptionist/switchboard operator for the facility. The Administrative Assistant II performs routine (journey-level) administrative support work in areas such as tabulating, inventory control, running reports, time recording, entering requisitions, mail processing, data entry, answering phones, preparing documents, forms, and other duties as assigned appropriate to work in the department or program. Work involves answering/transferring both on-campus and off-campus phone calls, paging out emergencies services, monitoring weather conditions, monitoring fire alarms, logging vital information, as well as maintaining filing and data systems and general administrative support duties such as responding to inquiries and recording calendar events.

Will use knowledge of the administration position to assist training clerks as needed. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Serves as a receptionist for the program administrative office. Answers and directs all telephone calls as needed. Communicates messages in a timely and accurate manner. Greets visitors to the program and model's professional behavior. Types sensitive documents, maintaining strict confidentiality, and routes to appropriate parties for approval. Prepares daily calendar information as requested. This position exercises vigilance in maintaining confidential patient information, requires tact in receiving visitors, exercises initiative and good judgment in resolving visitor questions and providing maps.

Accurately takes messages and transfers callers to appropriate personnel.
Produces, reviews and proofs correspondence, reports, purchase orders, summaries, manuals, vouchers, records and other related forms. Prepares department program reports, such as daily census, staff or individuals in care activity, other reports as required by department. Compiles, organizes and tabulates data; performs calculations and prepares reports for managers as required such as inventory…