Senior Executive Assistant (County Manager's Office)

Wake County Government • Raleigh, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Wake County Government is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Executive Assistant to provide exceptional administrative and operational support to the County Manager’s Office. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mission‑driven professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is motivated by public service and community impact. As the Senior Executive Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless daily operations of the County Manager’s Office. You will also support the Wake County Board of Commissioners by coordinating meeting logistics, preparing and managing agendas and ensuring accurate and timely documentation. This position requires a proactive, detail‑oriented professional who can anticipate needs, solve problems and manage complex administrative tasks with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. Your work will directly support transparent, efficient county operations and help deliver meaningful impact to more than one million Wake County residents.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field
• Three years of experience in increasingly responsible administrative and Executive support work
• Valid Driver’s License and “safe” driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Office Administration or a related field
• Five plus years of experience working for executive staff, elected/appointed officials and/or a governing body
• Excellent communication, customer service, writing and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, the Board of Commissioners and community members
• Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move toward completion of goals
• Ability to be proactive to initiate actions as needed to accomplish work
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times
• Ability to adapt, innovate and be comfortable with change
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and additional software as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive day‑to‑day administrative support to the County Manager’s Office
• Coordinate schedules and manage calendars for assigned executive leadership
• Oversee and process all accounts receivable and purchasing transactions, including contract payments, invoice processing, purchase orders, and P‑Card reconciliations
• Draft, enter and process contracts for select departments
• Plan, coordinate and support Board of Commissioners meetings, committee meetings and special sessions
• Prepare, post and manage meeting and committee agendas and related documentation
• Serve as a primary point of contact between the County Manager’s Office, county departments and external stakeholders
• Provide front desk and phone coverage, responding to public inquiries, requests and concerns with professionalism and empathy
• Support department projects, activities and strategic initiatives as assigned
• Assist in planning department and county‑wide events and functions
• Serve as a backup to other administrative staff and maintain cross‑training in all departmental administrative functions

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Professional development
• Learning and development program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree