Administrative Assistant, Commercial Division

About Us Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport that served more than a record-breaking 11.1 million passengers in 2025 and is one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic. Fifteen airlines serve RSW with nonstop service to more than 70 markets, including Canada and Germany. The economic impact of the airport is $8.3 billion annually to the Southwest Florida region and more than 60,000 jobs. Page Field (FMY), an FAA-designated reliever airport, provides services to general and business aviation and accommodated more than 160,000 aircraft operations in 2025. Base Operations at Page Field is an award-winning, fixed-based operator and has been recognized for its customer service and facilities. Terminal Expansion projects are currently underway at RSW to improve the airport travel experience by consolidating the security checkpoints, adding concession space and providing passengers more amenities and options. In addition, a new Concourse E is being constructed with 14 gates, as well as other terminal, landside and airside improvements. The Position The Lee County Port Authority is seeking a highly organized and professional Administrative Assistant to provide advanced operational and administrative support for our Commercial Division. This role primarily serves as the dedicated assistant to the Deputy Executive Director, Chief Commercial Officer (DED-CCO) while supporting the broader division team in a fast-paced environment. The anticipated hourly starting rate for the ideal candidate is $25.42. Minimum Qualifications A valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) A minimum of 4 years of experience providing high-level administrative support Proficient level knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace Must successfully pass a criminal background screening, drug test, and meet the requirements to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, through the SIDA training process and TSA Security Threat Assessment prior to employment Key Responsibilities Manage the Deputy Executive Director's calendar, prioritize meeting requests, and coordinate appointments with internal staff and external stakeholders Handle complex travel arrangements and logistics for the DED and division staff Screen calls, emails, and incoming correspondence, prioritizing urgent matters, handling routine inquiries independently, and routing technical matters to the appropriate division staff Support division-wide procurement processes, including purchase orders and payments Maintain payroll documentation and assist with the management and preparations of division budgets Conduct research and compile analytical data to support strategic initiatives and data-driven decision-making Establish and maintain highly organized, confidential files, personnel records, purchasing logs, and division agreements Handle general office tasks as required, including physical filing, mail distribution, and document archiving Support division leaders with tasks and special projects as assigned Emergency Response/Recovery Activities Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities. Please review full job description here