Strategic Executive Assistant to City Manager

City of Forest Hill; Forest Hill (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Forest Hill seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the City Manager’s Office. You will handle confidential communications, prepare reports and presentations, manage complex calendars, arrange travel, and coordinate meetings. Excellent organizational skills, professional communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential. The role supports executive leadership in a busy city administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience providing administrative support to executive-level staff preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Serve as principal administrative contact and liaison with constituents and external contacts.
• Provide complex administrative support in a high-profile environment.
• Assist the City Manager and develop/maintain office procedures.
• Manage calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and conferences.

Skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Administrative support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion and judgment

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The City of Forest Hill seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the City Manager’s Office. You will handle confidential communications, prepare reports and presentations, manage complex calendars, arrange travel, and coordinate meetings. Excellent organizational skills, professional communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential. The role supports executive leadership in a busy city administration.