Senior Executive Assistant (County Manager's Office)

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 OfficeCoordinate schedules and manage calendars for assigned executive leadershipOversee and process all accounts receivable and purchasing transactions, including contract payments, invoice processing, purchase orders, and P‑Card reconciliationsDraft, enter and process contracts for select departmentsPlan, coordinate and support Board of Commissioners meetings, committee meetings and special sessionsPrepare, post and manage meeting and committee agendas and related documentationServe as a primary point of contact between the County Manager’s Office, county departments and external stakeholdersProvide front desk and phone coverage, responding to public inquiries, requests and concerns with professionalism and empathySupport department projects, activities and strategic initiatives as assignedAssist in planning department and county‑wide events and functionsServe 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. Required 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 acceptedPlease 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 fieldFive 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 skillsExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, the Board of Commissioners and community membersAbility to actively participate as a member of a team to move toward completion of goalsAbility to be proactive to initiate actions as needed to accomplish workAbility to maintain professionalism at all timesAbility to adapt, innovate and be comfortable with changeProficient in Microsoft Office and additional software as needed About This Position Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601 USA Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm Hiring Range: 69,421.00 - 93,720.00 Market Range: 69,421.00 - 118,020.00 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Posting Closing Date: 11:59 pm on 10/25/2026 What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement What Makes Wake Great Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.