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(Bilingual - Spanish) Administrative Assistant
Elevate your administrative career by stepping into a dynamic office management role with a premier state partner. Peak Performers is seeking an experienced, bilingual (Spanish) professional to provide high-level support in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. If you are a solution-oriented team player with exceptional multi-tasking skills, a calm demeanor under pressure, and a commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
The Team You Will Be Joining
You will be supporting a vital state oversight division dedicated to preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse to safeguard the integrity of publicly funded health and human services programs across Texas.
Major Duties
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and personnel; manage a multi-line telephone system and oversee the central operations mailbox with high professionalism and discretion.
- Assist with the internal procurement process by submitting purchase requests for cost-pool items, gathering necessary justifications, ensuring data accuracy, and meeting strict operational timelines.
- Coordinate facility needs by submitting maintenance work orders, requesting surplus items, maintaining copy room inventory, and safely escorting vendors and contractors through secure areas.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail, securely handle financial items (checks, money orders, etc.), conduct research, execute records reviews, and keep leadership consistently informed.
What are we looking for?
- Absolute fluency in both English and Spanish (verbal and written) is required.
- Strong knowledge of office practices, administrative procedures, and the ability to operate standard electronic office equipment.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable managing multi-line phone systems.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to handle difficult calls calmly, listen actively, and build pleasant working relationships.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, interpret policies, work autonomously under moderate supervision, and lift boxes weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Exciting Opportunity Details
- Rate: $29.50/hour
- Length of Engagement: July 20, 2026 – December 31, 2026
- Days/Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Austin, TX
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.
Note: Selected applicants must complete a national fingerprint-based criminal background check
through the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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: 26-TX-PO1133
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