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Executive Admin Assistant 1

State of Georgia

Atlanta, GAFull-time$51–66K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$51–66K/yr
Location
Atlanta, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Executive Admin Assistant provides administrative support to the State Ethics Commission’s executive leadership. The role manages calendars and appointments, prepares reports and presentations, coordinates meetings, handles correspondence, and maintains confidential information. The Commission collects campaign and financial disclosure reports, advises and educates the public on campaign finance matters, and investigates potential violations. A paralegal background is preferred to assist during Commission meetings.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Calendar ManagementAppointment SchedulingReport PreparationInformation ResearchPresentation PreparationMeeting CoordinationData EntryCorrespondence ManagementPolicy AdministrationPolicy InterpretationParalegal WorkCRM Software

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED2 Years Administration ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Related Field2 Years Related Work Experience2 Years Paralegal Work

Full job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Executive Admin Assistant 1Agency: State Accounting Office Job Requisition ID: JR0000007532Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: $50,982.94 - $66,351.55 Job Description: Important Note: This position is with State Ethics Commission, an agency administratively attached to the State Accounting Office.

The State Ethics Commission collects campaign contribution disclosure reports, personal financial disclosure statements and lobbyist disclosure reports. The Commission serves candidates and elected officials for state and local governments, advises, and educates the public on aspects of the Campaign Finance Act, and investigates and prosecutes potential campaign finance violations.

Position Description: Under general supervision of Executive Director & Deputy Executive Director, the Admin Assistant provides administrative support to the highest level of administration within the organization. Responsible for scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, and managing multiple priorities. Assist in the preparation of reports, gathering and researching information, preparing presentations, coordinating meetings, copying and filing, preparing notes, performing data entry, and other special projects as needed. Review incoming correspondences to executives and forwards appropriately or, based on a knowledge of recipient's views, may respond for them. Assists in the administration and interpretation of policies and procedures for the organization and department. Maintains confidential information. May act as a spokesperson for departmental inquiries. Performs related responsibilities as required attention by Agency Leadership. Preferably with a para-legal background to assist during agency Commission Meetings.

Executive Assist 1 (GSP141) Pay Grade: L Salary range: $50,982.94 - $ 66,351.55

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/ GED AND Two years of professional level job related experience working in an administration related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university, and
  • Two years’ work experience in a closely related position or paralegal work
  • CRM software background

Application/Resume must clearly describe relevant qualifications and experience.

NOTE: The State Ethics Commission conducts background checks on all final candidates. Hiring applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of criminal background\records check, employment and education verification, employment reference checks, credit evaluation and professional license checks (where applicable).

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the published closing date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

The State Ethics Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma/GED and two (2) years of professional-level job-related experience working in an administration-related field. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,873 open Administrative Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51–66K/yr
  • US median$50–66K/yr221 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $59K, is close to the US median midpoint ($58K) — in the middle half of Administrative Assistant salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 57 open Administrative Assistant jobs in Georgia and 1,873 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Georgia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Administrative Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (916 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,006 of the 1,873 open Administrative Assistant jobs (54%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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