Executive Assistant

The Department of Strategic and Government Affairs is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to the City Council Liaison.

The Executive Assistant will provide highly detailed technical and administrative support to the Mayor and City Council under the direction of the Council Liaison in a fast‑paced environment. They will assist with the development and implementation of City programs, policies, and procedures by providing comprehensive administrative support, research and respond to inquiries, and proactively manage the daily operations of the City Council office while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

We pay our Executive Assistant a starting salary of $66,019 – $75,920 depending on your qualifications and experience.

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
• Paid sick leave;
• Paid Parental Leave;
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
• You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

• Process and complete detailed forms, correspondence and reports as directed by the City Council Liaison.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Build and maintain professional stakeholder relationships through a consistently positive and professional demeanor, ensuring effective collaboration and results.
• Maintain calendar for Mayor and Council members, schedule meetings and ensure City Clerk’s Office receives required information for quorum notice postings, as necessary.
• Organize, manage and review City Council inquiries and requests; prepare status reports and related documentation.
• Organize and prioritize work to ensure deadlines and schedules are met; manage one‑on‑one agendas for quarterly meetings.
• Serve as a liaison for communications between City Council and staff as needed.
• Assist with responding to citizen concerns and service requests in a timely manner; prepare written correspondence as needed.
• Regular attendance on‑site is required.
• Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director or Supervisor.
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university required.

• Four years secretarial/administrative experience required.
• Municipal experience is preferred.
• Two (2) years of relevant work experience demonstrating acceptable proficiency in the required knowledge and skills may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements.

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide‑scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.