Executive Assistant & Department Liaison

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta seeks an experienced administrative professional to coordinate complex office functions and support the Department Head. The role involves coordinating schedules, drafting communications, and serving as a liaison across city departments and external agencies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and several years of management or administrative experience, with hybrid work expectations and opportunities for contribution to department budgets and special projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of management and administrative practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs executive secretarial and administrative duties within the department.
• Coordinates office activities and schedules; develops procedures and systems.
• Assists in preparing speeches and news releases.
• Manages communications and prioritizes messages for the Department Head.
• Prepares written communications, reports, and memos from notes or dictation.
• Serves as liaison with other city departments and external agencies.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and meeting schedules.
• Contributes to budget development and administrative oversight.

Skills

Executive support

Budget management

Policy interpretation

Communications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Atlanta seeks an experienced administrative professional to coordinate complex office functions and support the Department Head. The role involves coordinating schedules, drafting communications, and serving as a liaison across city departments and external agencies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and several years of management or administrative experience, with hybrid work expectations and opportunities for contribution to department budgets and special projects.