Transit Project Coordinator & Admin Lead

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters is seeking an Administrative Project Coordinator in Sarasota to serve as the central hub for daily administration of the Public Works Department’s Transit Division. You will coordinate staff activities, manage board agendas, ensure regulatory grant audits are documented, and track project-related finances with accuracy.

The role requires an Associate degree in business management or related field and at least five years in executive administration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business management or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in an executive administrative role requiring strong administrative, organizational and time management skills.
• Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff activities for the division and ensure project control procedures and policies are followed.
• Prepare, report, and analyze assigned business projects under supervision of the division manager.
• Support board agenda workflows, cross-department records, and serve as administrative liaison.
• Monitor invoices, revenues, reimbursements, and department expenditures; maintain operational records and financial documentation.
• Prepare reports, meeting materials, presentations, and provide professional assistance to passengers and the public as assigned.
• Lead scheduling activities and maintain project repositories and archives.

Education

Associate degree in business management or related field

Job description

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters is seeking an Administrative Project Coordinator in Sarasota to serve as the central hub for daily administration of the Public Works Department’s Transit Division. You will coordinate staff activities, manage board agendas, ensure regulatory grant audits are documented, and track project-related finances with accuracy.

The role requires an Associate degree in business management or related field and at least five years in executive administration.