Senior Executive Assistant

Administrative Professional

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)

• 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.

What Makes Wake Great

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. 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. In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County's FY2026 General Fund budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 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.