Executive Assistant to the County Manager

Curry County; Clovis (NM); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry County seeks an Executive Assistant to the County Manager who provides executive and clerical support, ensuring smooth county operations and front desk coverage. The role includes assisting with Indigent Health Care claim processing and maintaining compliance with administrative procedures.

Requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 2 years in an executive environment; Spanish is a desirable asset. Strong typing, organization, and Word/Excel skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications or a related field required.
• 2 years in an executive business environment required; 3–5 years preferred.
• Transcription and grammar in correspondence; English fluency essential.
• Fluency in English; Spanish desirable.
• 1–3 years of management experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and computer skills; proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Typing speed 55 WPM or better preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and clerical support to the County Manager.
• Oversee and backup the front desk position.
• Ensure compliance with County administrative and procedural requirements.
• Assist with Indigent Health Care claim processing.

Skills

Executive support

Office administration

English communication

Spanish desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Executive Assistant to the County Manager

Salary Range
Min $48,309 - Max $72,463 DOE/DOQ

Position Summary
The position offers executive and clerical support to the County Manager and oversees and backs up the front desk position and ensures compliance with all County administrative and procedural requirements. In addition, assist with Indigent Health Care claim processing. This position is under the direct supervision of the County Manager and the County Manager determines objectives, priorities and deadlines. This employee is classified as FLSA Exempt and uses own initiative and judgment to perform work in an independent and timely manner in accordance with precedents, established policies and procedures or directives given by the County Manager and may be tasked to relay and direct County Manager’s directives to Departments Heads, Supervisors and employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications or a related field required.
• Two (2) years of experience in an executive business environment required, three (3) to five (5) years preferred.
• Ability to transcribe material by tape, use proper English grammar in correspondence. Perform a variety of office duties involving various departments and personnel.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English oral and in written. Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
• One (1) to three (3) years of Management experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion on tasks and projects.
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible with job assignments.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Typing speed of 55 words per minute or better preferred.
• Ability to perform the essential duties as listed below.
• Ability to work in the work conditions described below.
• Ability to work with the equipment, tools, and materials listed below.