Executive Assistant I Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

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Executive Assistant I 
Salary $43,738.00 – $76,542.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Time-Limited Full-Time Job Number 60079769 Department Dept of Commerce Division Community Revitalization Opening Date 05/19/2025 Closing Date 5/23/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Executive Assistant I Position Number 60079769 Section Community Revitalization Salary Grade

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• Only current State agency or university employees or former State agency or university employees eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 are eligible for consideration for this position.
• This is a time-limited position with a duration of up to three years, with the possibility of extensions.

It includes full state employee benefits. Program duration and related details will be discussed during the interview. Join One of North Carolina’s Leading Recovery Initiatives by Supporting Hurricane Helene Recovery in Western North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s newly established Division of Community Revitalization (DCR) plays a central role in rebuilding homes and revitalizing the economy in communities affected by Hurricane Helene across Western North Carolina. DCR is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant I to support our executive leadership team. This position provides advanced administrative and operational support critical to advancing the Division’s mission of restoring and strengthening impacted communities. The executive assistant role requires professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that promote long-term community recovery and resilience.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Providing high-level administrative support, including scheduling, travel coordination, and confidential communications.
• Serving as a liaison to internal teams, external partners, and public stakeholders.
• Managing office operations such as budgeting, procurement, HR documentation, and logistics.
• Interpreting and applying NC state government administrative policies and procedures.
• Support project planning, event coordination, and preparation of reports and data for leadership. DCR is dedicated to attracting and retaining top talent while supporting work-life balance through flexible hybrid/remote work options. Join us and be part of a mission-driven team making a real impact! Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
• Demonstrated experience providing executive-level administrative support.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, formatting, and editing formal documents, such as contracts, reports, and correspondence.
• Demonstrated experienced in managing logistics for in-person and virtual meetings, including venue coordination, agenda development, material distribution, and technical setup.
• Demonstrated experience of state government administrative procedures, including procurement, document retention, expense reimbursement, and motor fleet policies.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate’s degree in secretarial science, business administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information About the

Department of Commerce:

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state’s lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. Our