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Job Closes: 3/13/2026
GENERAL SUMMARY
Provides multi-faceted administrative support and assistance to ensure effective use of an executive's time and productive interactions with staff and the public. Manages the executive's schedule, meeting preparations, follow-up tasks, and complex travel arrangements. Conducts research and information gathering on behalf of the executive and prepares summaries and reports. Develops positive and strategic relationships at all levels of the organization, including the Board of Directors.
Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as the Executive Office’s point of contact in the scheduling of meetings and facilitating business communications at the request of the Executive Office with internal and external customers, Board of Directors, elected officials, other governmental agencies, other community leaders, and the general public.
- Schedules meetings for the General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and General Counsel with elected officials and others.
- Manages the hospitality function of board and committee meetings (orders lunch/snacks, sets up/tears down boardroom, etc.).
- Performs administrative duties in support of the elections for the Board of Directors.
- Opens, checks, and routes mail to and from the General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and General Counsel.
- Ensures proper and timely routing of correspondence, contracts, and purchasing-related items through the Executive Office.
- Uses discretion, judgment, and knowledge of the organization to facilitate the executive's activities and maintain confidentiality.
- Supports the board agenda preparation process by preparing agenda items through the agenda software system as requested by the General Manager and General Counsel and/or creating agenda items for others by taking content provided by others in a multitude of formats, compiles it into standardized Board agenda format with accuracy and attention to detail, proofreads for and corrects typographical, punctuation, word usage, and grammatical errors while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Anticipates and prepares materials needed by the General Manager, the Deputy General Manager, and General Counsel for conferences, appointments, meetings and telephone calls or as appropriate to the situation.
- Frequently contacts public and private executives, professional persons, and other officials on behalf of the General Manager, the Deputy General Manager, and General Counsel.
- Maintains Outlook appointment calendar and advises appointment priorities.
- Makes travel, meeting, and entertainment arrangements for General Manager, Deputy General Manager, General Counsel, and Board of Directors as needed.
- Prepares PowerPoint and other presentation material for General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and General Counsel as needed.
- Composes and prepares, in signature-ready format, responses to incoming correspondence for the General Manager’s, Deputy General Manager’s, and/or General Counsel’s approval.
- Manages budget and coding of invoices for executive office.
- Performs all other duties required in support of the General Manager, the Deputy General Manager, and General Counsel.
- Facilitates and participates in cross-training in other administrative functions within the Executive Office.
- Provides front desk support regularly.
- All other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
This position does not directly supervise any employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree required and five (5) years’ experience in a high-level position providing support to an executive office; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- None
☒ Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Knowledge of:
- Current office practices and equipment, including advanced proficiency in office software and applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Principles and practices of administrative functions and state records management/retention
- Operations-based purchasing and coding across multiple budgets
Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive experience in an administrative role, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently with full autonomy
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Adapting to changing priorities and deadlines
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture that reflects our Values In Action of Accountability, Excellence, Open and Direct Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)
| Physical Effort Requirements | ||
Work Environment | Sedentary | Medium | Heavy |
Good: Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued
Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)
| Work Environment Locations | ||
Work Locations: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments: | Seldom or Never | Sometimes | Frequently or Often |
Office or similar indoor environment | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
Outdoor environment | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Street environment (near moving traffic) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Construction site | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Confined space | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Vehicle | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Warehouse environment | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Other: (Specify: ) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Exposures: (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed:)
| Exposures | ||
Exposures: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures. | Seldom or Never | Sometimes | Frequently or Often |
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Communicable diseases | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Moving mechanical parts | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Fumes or airborne particles | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Poison ivy, wasps, snakes, and other natural hazards | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Other: (Specify: ) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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