Executive Staff Assistant - Remote Operations Support

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS retirement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Remote work option

Job summary

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an Executive Staff Assistant to support the Assistant Director in the Division of Child Support Services. The role emphasizes administrative leadership, strategic coordination, and high-level correspondence management to ensure efficient operations.

The successful candidate will manage the Executive Correspondence Unit, prepare guidance for program administrators, and drive initiatives related to accountability, budget development, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state laws in the child support program.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies with the Assistant Director to ensure efficient operations.
• Guide Program Administrators on goals, accountability, and quality expectations.
• Oversee the work of staff in the Office of the Assistant Director and the Executive Correspondence Unit.
• Prepare reports, recommendations and solutions for problems in personnel management, operations, budgets and planning.
• Coordinate meetings and coordinate AD actions, decisions and communications.
• Represent the AD and Division in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication (oral & written)

Leadership

Process improvement

Job description

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an Executive Staff Assistant to support the Assistant Director in the Division of Child Support Services. The role emphasizes administrative leadership, strategic coordination, and high-level correspondence management to ensure efficient operations.

The successful candidate will manage the Executive Correspondence Unit, prepare guidance for program administrators, and drive initiatives related to accountability, budget development, and