Assistant Director, Administration & Organizational Excellence

City of Alexandria, Virginia; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking an Assistant Director for the Department of Planning & Zoning to lead administrative operations, oversee budgets, HR matters, and policy implementation. This executive role partners with the Director, City Council, and other departments to ensure accountability and efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities include strengthening organizational performance, guiding department-wide projects, managing reports, and supporting staff development while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field.
• Five+ years of planning/public administration experience with PM.
• Master’s degree preferred with 10+ years experience.
• Strong communication and community engagement skills.
• Experience with budgeting and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for department-wide administrative operations.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement, and technology needs.
• Coordinate meetings with City Council, Planning Commission, and staff.
• Support organizational development and employee engagement.
• Lead special initiatives and respond to community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

The City of Alexandria is seeking an Assistant Director for the Department of Planning & Zoning to lead administrative operations, oversee budgets, HR matters, and policy implementation. This executive role partners with the Director, City Council, and other departments to ensure accountability and efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities include strengthening organizational performance, guiding department-wide projects, managing reports, and supporting staff development while maintaining a