Secretary jobs in Irving, TX
Secretary performs various clerical and secretarial duties such as filing, typing, copying documents for an individual, office, business unit, department, or other organization group. Screens and transfers calls, arranges meetings, and compiles basic information for routine reports or other materials. Being a Secretary may distribute mail, handle travel accommodations and maintain office supplies. Has basic word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software skills. Additionally, Secretary requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Secretary possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Secretary II
- The Salvation Army
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
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Job Summary:
Provides administrative support to all operations of the Carr P. Collins Social Service Center; performs a variety of clerical and secretarial work necessary for the smooth operation of the office; performs dictation, typing, and filing as a majority of the responsibilities; processes a variety of routine paperwork necessary for office operations; answers the telephone and provides general information regarding the office operations.
Essential Functions:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Administrative Responsibilities (50%)
Prepares, types, and processes correspondence, proposals, contracts, agreements, legal documents, check requests, audit sheets, etc.; ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the same.
Prepares and maintains office records, reports, calendars, databases, journals, books, logs, lists, etc. in an accurate, complete, and timely manner; researches office archives to locate specific information found in documents, correspondence, lists, forms, etc. in order to prepare specific reports.
Prepares and proofs various routine reports; compiles and records information and statistics necessary to generate routine reports; proofs reports for errors and to ensure they are grammatically correct.
Answers telephone in a courteous and tactful manner; greets and assists employees and people from outside The Salvation Army; provides accurate and complete information regarding the office operations and/or services; attempts to resolve complaints in a calm, courteous, and tactful manner.
Receives, sorts, collates and distributes mail in an accurate and timely manner; ensures that all mail received is forwarded to the appropriate person and/or destination; collects and prepares outgoing mail.
Performs routine filing and archiving of a variety of correspondence, forms, cards, records, reports, and documents; maintains and utilizes the bring-up filing system; ensures the files are maintained in an organized and efficient manner.
Photocopies and/or shreds a variety of items including correspondence, forms, reports, and documents.
Office Coordination Responsibilities (30%)
Supervises and assigns the work of community service workers and submits paperwork to Adult Probation Services; serves as a liaison to parole officers and completes court-ordered paperwork.
Orders office supplies, promotional items, gifts, and publications and ensures that the office supply inventory is maintained at a level to meet the needs of the department; prepares purchase requisitions and orders equipment and any other special items required for the office operations; reviews office supply catalogs for desired items and ensures items are ordered at an economical price when possible.
Coordinates arrangements for routine meetings; ensures that meeting rooms are properly set-up and cleaned before and after meetings; prepares food and drink as necessary.
Makes travel arrangements including flights and lodging accommodations for office personnel and/or conference attendees.
Social Services Assistance Responsibilities (10%)
Provides social services assistance on an as-needed basis by greeting and interviewing clients who are requesting assistance to determine client’s eligibility based on program guidelines and restrictions; provides other social services assistance as needed.
Volunteer Coordination Responsibilities (10%)
Serves as on-site volunteer coordinator for specific events such as Angel Tree registration, Angel Tree gift drives and other Christmas events and activities requiring a coordinated volunteer effort; assists volunteers requesting to work at the Carr P Collins Social Service Center; schedules and coordinates volunteer those efforts.
Other Responsibilities:
Provides administrative support for special projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Materials and Equipment:
Personal Computer General Office Equipment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same.
Knowledge or general office practices and principles.
Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of people and remain sensitive to their concerns.
Ability to interview clients in order to evaluate and serve their needs.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with the public and community agencies.
Ability to prepare accurate and complete records, reports and statistics.
Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. required with completion of general business and/or office skills courses from a technical or vocational school preferred,
And
Three years progressively responsible experience performing secretarial work in a general office
Or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications:
Valid State Drivers License
Physical Requirements:
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer and adding machine.
Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.
Working Conditions:
Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army! - 16 Days Ago
Legal Secretary
- Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
- Overview Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national firm has an immediate opening for a Legal Secretary for our Dallas, TX Office. JOB SUMMARY: The individual in this role will as...
- 16 Days Ago
Secretary II
- The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary: Provides administrative support to all operations of the Carr P. Collins Social Service Center; performs a variety of clerical and secretarial work necessary for the smooth operation of t...
- 18 Days Ago
Legal Secretary
- JBA International
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
- A global law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary for their Dallas, Texas office. From high-profile transactions to regulatory issues and complex litigation, our lawyers harness their knowledge across mu...
- 18 Days Ago
Secretary - CVB
- City of Grapevine
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Grapevine, TX
FULL_TIME
- Performs administrative and office support activities for assigned department. 1. Receives and screens telephone calls, letters and/or visitors and customers; personally, handles problems or questions...
- 1 Day Ago
Secretary (OA)
- Veterans Health Administration
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
- The Primary Purpose of the Position is: Provides secretarial and administrative support to the Chief, Administrative Officer, and other leadership of the Spinal Cord Injury Service. The Organizational...
- 8 Days Ago
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Legal Secretary
- Craig A Bernstein Attorney at Law
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Dallas, TX
- Job Description Job Description North Dallas Law firm is seeking a litigation secretary with a minimum of 5 years of exp...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Office Secretary
- Absolute Stone & Tile
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Fort Worth, TX
- Job Description Job Description As a Secretary you will assume the duty of clerical and administrative support in order ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Secretary
- Wilson Elser
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Dallas, TX
- Job Description Job Description Wilson Elser's Dallas Texas office is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join a fast...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Litigation Secretary
- DFM & Associates
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Dallas, TX
- What is the "One Word" you are looking for in an employer? We think you will find it here! Mid-sized, full-service firm ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Secretary
- Pollo Regio
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Grand Prairie, TX
- Job Description Job Description Pollo Regio Corporate Office is currently looking out for Secretary candidates who will ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Secretary
- Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
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Haltom City, TX
- Legal Secretary job duties: - Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or d...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Secretary
- Choice Specialists
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Dallas, TX
- A leading international law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to support their Corporate practice group. Key responsibil...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Legal Secretary
- Frontline Source Group
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Dallas, TX
- Floater Legal Secretary Our well-respected law firm client in Dallas, Texas is in search of a Legal Secretary Floater to...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Irving, Texas
Irving is a principal city in Dallas County in the U.S. state of Texas and it is also an inner ring suburb of the city of Dallas. According to a 2017 estimate from the United States Census Bureau, the city population was 240,373 making it the thirteenth-most populous city in Texas and 93rd most populous city in the U.S. The city of Irving is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Irving includes the Las Colinas community, one of the first master-planned developments in the United States and once the largest mixed-use development in the Southwest with a land area of more than 12,000 acres (4,...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Secretary jobs
$36,197 to $46,217
Irving, Texas area prices
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