Boards & Commissions Coordinator

Boards & Commissions Coordinator

Salary

$49,370.40 Annually

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

17002

Department

Office of County Administration

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

150

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Position Description

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will act professionally, strategically, and independently while serving as a coordinator in the Boards & Commissions Office, which manages over 500 appointments on more than 80 public boards and commissions. This role provides executive support with minimal supervision, requiring considerable attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Key responsibilities include handling sensitive correspondence, importing, organizing and maintaining raw datasets to produce actionable reports and dashboards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and updates the Boards & Commissions Offices Granicus database, ensures data accuracy, and prepares monthly reports and other analytical materials using Excel, including pivot tables and reporting tools.
• Assists the Boards & Commissions Office Director by processing appointments, maintaining records, responding to inquiries, and assisting with candidate recommendation and selection processes.
• Provides administrative support to the department managing director
• Serves as a key liaison between the Boards & Commissions Office, Court offices, board members, and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent communication.
• Exercises a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information, board matters, and executive-level communications.
• Organizes, maintains, and archives electronic and physical records, meeting materials, annual reports, and related documentation in compliance with records retention policies.
• Provides administrative support through the preparation, editing, distribution, and management of correspondence, reports, presentations, and other business documents.
• Identifies process improvements, communication gaps, and administrative efficiencies, implementing tools and systems that enhance coordination and organizational effectiveness.
• Coordinates meetings, events, outreach activities, travel arrangements, supports front desk operations and other special projects as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of experiences as an analyst or executive assistant supporting senior level managers/executives minimum.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and considerable experience in producing spreadsheets and pivot tables or other data visualization tools.

• Knowledge of Granicus content management system.

• Able to exercise a high degree of confidentiality.

• Able to manage multiple projects effectively and professionally.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).

• Able to effectively interact with staff in other departments (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment is important.

• Able to provide internal and external customers with a courteous and professional experience.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, preferred but not required.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time

• Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

• Hours may vary based on the business needs of the departments and some weekend or evening work may be required.

Salary:

• Depends on Qualifications

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

• Plus, benefits

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a work station in a professional office environment as well as community centers, meeting halls, other public offices, etc.

• This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers and copiers.

• This role is a standard office role which requires remaining stationary for long periods of time.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To Position: Boards & Commissions Director

• Supervises Positions: Intern

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experiences as an analyst or executive assistant supporting senior level managers/executives minimum? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)

• Less than four (4) years
• Between four (4) and five (5) years
• Between five (5) and six (6) years
• Between six (6) and seven (7) years
• Between seven (7) and eight (8) years
• Eight (8) years or more years
• I do not have this experience

03

Do you have strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and considerable experience in producing spreadsheets and pivot tables or other data visualization tools?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx