What You'll Be Doing
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.
Key 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
About Our Team
With over 60 new residents each day, Wake County is a rapidly growing area. The County Manager’s Office is responsible for executive leadership of all county departments and agencies. The Office also assists the elected Board of County Commissioners, providing them information and analysis to help them set county policy and priorities. The administrative staff supports executives, coordinates meetings, manages financial transactions for assigned departments, and administers the Board’s agenda development process. This position focuses on supporting county executives, processing financial transactions, agenda development, and staffing the front desk. We seek a skilled, experienced, and detail-oriented administrative professional to join our team.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
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
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
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
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
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
About This Position
Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm
Hiring Range: 67,728.00 - 91,436.00
Market Range: 67,728.00 - 115,142.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/22/2026
