Executive County Assistant and Operations Liaison

Tippecanoe County Government; Terre Town (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tippecanoe County Government seeks a Commissioner's Assistant to provide senior-level, confidential executive administrative support to the Board of Commissioners and supervise assigned personnel. The role ensures efficient county operations, supports staff and the public, and coordinates communications and outreach.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in management or related field (or equivalent), notary public license, ADA coordination training within two years, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possession of and ability to maintain Notary Public license.
• ADA coordinator’s certification and ADA Title II and Title III laws on compliance within two years.
• Practical knowledge of County personnel policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles and ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations to maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports.
• Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare detailed reports.
• Working knowledge of standard office policies and procedures and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.
• Knowledge of state and local government structure and accessibility laws.
• Ability to learn various formats and technologies to enable people with disability to communicate and participate.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs assigned personnel, including interviewing applicants, making hiring decisions, orienting/training/developing/motivating staff, planning/delegating work, evaluating performance, reviewing salaries, and recommending personnel actions.
• Manages day-to-day County operations and responds to issues with county departments and staff.
• Prepares and monitors department budgets and grants budgets and reviews expenditures to project costs.
• Reviews and posts claims/vouchers and reconciles with Auditor's records.
• Provides notices and disseminates information to handle inquiries and discrimination complaints, ensuring compliance.
• Provides administrative support to County Commissioners, including correspondence, agendas, documents, and meeting attendance.
• Serves as public relations liaison and coordinates communications with media and the public.
• Assists with procurement/competitive bidding processes and oversees communications outreach programs.
• Acts as Public Information Officer and ADA/Title II/III Coordinator, and Title VI Coordinator.
• Attends trainings and meetings as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Public relations

Administrative support

Written and oral communication

Interviews & hiring

Policy knowledge

Disability compliance

Project coordination

Negotiation

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in management or related field

Job description

Tippecanoe County Government seeks a Commissioner's Assistant to provide senior-level, confidential executive administrative support to the Board of Commissioners and supervise assigned personnel. The role ensures efficient county operations, supports staff and the public, and coordinates communications and outreach.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in management or related field (or equivalent), notary public license, ADA coordination training within two years, and strong knowledge of