Executive Administrative Assistant

The following FULL-TIME position posting will be open through Friday, September 18, 2026: EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Pay Rate: $27.00/hour to $33.75/hour Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer HIRING PROCESS August 26, 2026 to September 18, 2026 - Employment Applications Submit an Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Employment Application Form online, completed in its entirety, by the posted deadline date.Apply online at www.theride.org.Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

After September 18, 2026 - Interviews Will Begin Interviews will be granted to selected qualified candidates.Qualified candidates selected for an interview will be notified via email.Applicants who are not selected for an interview will receive notification they are no longer being considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION The Executive Administrative Assistant is responsible for the administrative assistance to the DCEO, Finance and Administration by providing executive-level administrative support and office management.

The Executive Administrative Assistant ensures that the office meets divisional and corporate expectations, timelines, standards, policies, procedures, guidelines regarding communications and paperwork, in a well-organized, effective and responsive approach.

The EAA is responsible for highly confidential information and for work supporting the AAATA Board of Directors, state and federal government officials and internal AAATA executive matters.

Accountabilities and Essential Functions[1]: Provide executive-level administrative assistance to the Deputy CEO, Finance and Administration: Ensure that the DCEO is aware of and prepared for daily requirements, and that office functions and communications are effective and timely.

Manage the DCEOs schedule, arranging appointments and ensuring time is well-organized and efficiently used.

Coordinate, schedule, attend, and participate in meetings called for by the DCEO.

Prepare meeting materials (agendas, briefings, background, etc.) and ensure proper record-keeping.

Record, transcribe, and distribute meeting minutes for internal/external meetings and committees.

Maintain a system to ensure all necessary and appropriate information is on-hand for meetings.

Review meeting agendas, minutes, action items and outstanding inquiries to ensure action items are handled promptly.

Manage the DCEOs expense records, registrations, travel accommodations, as needed.

Screen, prioritize, and action incoming email, phone, faxes and mail.

Take initiative to provide draft responses.

Ensure effective organization and responsiveness for the Executive Office: Coordinate with Deputy CEOs, Board members, department heads, and outside stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely communications from the CEOs office.

Manage procedures for gaining CEO approvals.

Proofread information received for CEOs signature/approval, ensuring compliance with department and corporate standards, policies and gu...