Senior Executive Assistant

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

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.
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

At least five years experience working for executive staff, selected/appointed officials and/or a governing body

At least five years experience providing administrative support at an executive level

Excellent computer skills including a proficient skill level in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Excellent writing skills

Exceptional organizational skills
Demonstrated data management skills

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

Excellent communication (verbal and written)

Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, Board and community members

Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move toward completion of goals

Need to be proactive initiating actions as need to accomplish work

Ability to maintain professionalism at all times

Possess exceptional customer service skills

Adaptable and comfortable with change and innovative

Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel and have aptitude to learn additional software as needed

About This Position

Location: Justice Center 300 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 USA

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 67,728 - 91,436

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