Department Operations Lead

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government in Decatur, GA seeks an Administrative Coordinator to serve as the office manager for a large division. The role combines executive support with staff supervision and process improvements to keep operations efficient and compliant.

You will lead administrative staff, coordinate calendars, liaise with departments and the public, manage records, and support budgeting, purchasing, and payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; five years of progressively responsible office administration experience.
• Public sector experience preferred; strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of administrative support staff; assigns priorities and reviews progress.
• Serves as liaison between department and other departments, staff, officials, and the public.
• Maintains calendars, schedules meetings, coordinates travel arrangements and meeting logistics.
• Provides administrative support for budgeting, purchasing, payroll, and personnel records.
• Performs customer service in person, by phone, and by mail; handles inquiries and receipts.
• Prepares meeting agendas, packets, minutes, and maintains official records.
• Maintains department webpages and updates information as required.

Skills

Office supervision

Administrative coordination

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Office Administration

Job description

DeKalb County Government in Decatur, GA seeks an Administrative Coordinator to serve as the office manager for a large division. The role combines executive support with staff supervision and process improvements to keep operations efficient and compliant.

You will lead administrative staff, coordinate calendars, liaise with departments and the public, manage records, and support budgeting, purchasing, and payroll processes.