Executive Administrative Officer

Guilford County Government; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County Government in Greensboro, NC is seeking an experienced administrative officer to coordinate purchasing, budgeting, personnel transactions, and executive support for a department. The role requires strong knowledge of public administration, office procedures, and policy implementation.

Responsibilities include drafting reports, coordinating calendars, and ensuring compliance with county policies; guiding staff, reviewing contracts, and supporting management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with three years of progressively responsible administrative or office management experience.
• Alternatively, an Associate Degree with five years of progressively responsible administrative or office management experience.
• Or, High School with seven years of progressively responsible administrative or office management experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Serves as administrative officer overseeing purchasing, budget preparation and control, personnel transactions, and acting for a superior in their absence.
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, data compilation, drafting correspondence, agendas, notices, and reports; coordinates travel.
• Assists the director with departmental management; collaborates with other county departments and state agencies.
• Coordinates equipment, space, and building maintenance; ensures staff have required resources.
• Creates, updates and interprets office administration policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and assigns work schedules to clerical and administrative staff; trains others.
• Audits work for accuracy and analyzes administrative problems to revise policies.
• Assists in budget planning and prepares recurring administrative reports.
• Participates in interviewing and selection of new employees.
• Disseminates information on policies, laws, and department activities.

Skills

Public administration

Office procedures

Policy interpretation

Accounting basics

Government operations

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Staff supervision

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Guilford County Government in Greensboro, NC is seeking an experienced administrative officer to coordinate purchasing, budgeting, personnel transactions, and executive support for a department. The role requires strong knowledge of public administration, office procedures, and policy implementation.

Responsibilities include drafting reports, coordinating calendars, and ensuring compliance with county policies; guiding staff, reviewing contracts, and supporting management decisions.