Administrative Coordinator - Mayor's Office of Adult Literacy

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Administrative Coordinator - Mayor's Office of Adult Literacy

Houston Airport System Houston, Texas, United States

Job Description:

Administrative Coordinator - Mayor's Office of Adult Literacy

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
DIVISION / SECTION: Directors Office / Mayor's Office of Adult Literacy
Workday & Hours: Monday - Sunday ***may include possible evenings, occasional weekends and late hours ***subject to change***

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES /ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to join the Mayor’s Office of Adult Literacy, part of the Houston Public Library. The Administrative Coordinator will serve as the project manager for the office to administer Houston’s Adult Literacy Blueprint ( HoustonsAdultLiteracyBlueprint.pdf ). The selected candidate should be politically savvy, perform accurate and detailed work and the ability to work with executives, HPL literacy partners and stakeholders, and all levels of staff. Employee must be willing to work a flexible work schedule between Monday - Sunday, that may i nclude possible evenings, occasional weekends and late hours.
The essential functions of the Administrative Coordinator (Mayors Office of Adult Literacy):

Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our 37 Neighborhood Libraries and Central Library, please visit: https://houstonlibrary.org/all-locations

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts of a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
(5) Five years administrative experience are required. Professional administrative experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6***

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

PAY GRADE - 24

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832-393-0473).

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-0473. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 11/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$68,276.00 - $84,414.46 Annually
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