SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - SES

Requisition No: 880837 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48001133 

Salary:  $60,000 - $68,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/13/2026 

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Florida Department of Education

Office of the Commissioner

Location: Tallahassee, Florida

Position Title: Senior Executive Assistant (SES)

Salary Range: $60,000 - $68,000

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Education, providing comprehensive executive-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Commissioner’s Office. This incumbent exercises sound judgement, maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality, and serves as a trusted liaison between the Commissioner, Executive Leadership, external stakeholders, and the public. This position requires exceptional organizational communication, and writing skills, the ability to anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

 

Executive Support and Coordination:

• Manages the Commissioner’s complex calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings, travel, and events while balancing competing priorities and ensuring the effective use of executive time.
• Coordinates all logistics for meetings, conferences, public appearances, speaking engagements, and other official events, including preparing agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Anticipates the Commissioner’s needs by ensuring all relevant information, background materials, and correspondence are organized and available in advance of meetings, events, and decision-making activities.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and develops detailed itineraries to support official business.
• Maintains flexibility to accommodate changing schedules, urgent priorities, and events that may require work outside normal business hours.

 

Communications and Correspondence:

• Drafts, edits, proofreads, and coordinates high-quality correspondence, memoranda, reports, presentations, speeches, talking points, and other written materials on behalf of the Commissioner.
• Ensures written communication are accurate, professional, timely, and consistent with the Department’s mission, strategic priorities, and executive expectations.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external communications directed to the Commissioner’s Office, exercising discretion and independent judgement in responding to inquires or routing matters appropriately.
• Assists with coordinating communications between the Commissioner, executive leadership, legislative partners, school districts, colleges, state agencies, and other stakeholders.

 

Executive Operations:

• Coordinates activities, assignments, and special projects on behalf of the Commissioner, ensuring priorities, timelines, and deliverables are effectively managed.
• Monitors action items, follows up on outstanding assignments, and ensures deadlines and commitments are met.
• Collaborates with senior leadership and departmental staff to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and support implementation of executive initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities to improve administrative processes, increase operational efficiency, and enhance customer service within the Commissioner’s Office.

 

Stakeholder and Event Coordination:

• Coordinates the Commissioner’s participation in meetings, conferences, community events, and stakeholder e