Executive Affairs Manager
Salary
$44,650.00 - $51,000.00 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9112-0160-20260721Hs
Department
0160 - PERSONNEL BOARD - STATE
Opening Date
07/22/2026
Closing Date
7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$44,650.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$51,000.00
About the Agency
At the Mississippi State Personnel Board, we work each day to recruit and retain public servants who are committed to helping the people of Mississippi. We serve state employees and job seekers and strive to help state agencies achieve their missions through their employees.
About the Position
As the Executive Affairs Manager, you will play a key role in advancing the agencys executive initiatives and communications. Serving as the primary liaison between the Executive Director, the State Personnel Board, and the MSPB executive team, you will independently coordinate all aspects of board operations, ensuring meetings, materials, and communications are executed professionally and efficiently. This position exercises a high degree of discretion and confidentiality while supporting executive leadership and coordinating communications with board members, legislators, and other stakeholders. Reporting to the Communications Director, you will also contribute to agency-wide communications initiatives by assisting with strategic campaigns, events, executive engagements, and other special projects that promote the agencys mission and strengthen stakeholder relationships. The role requires independent decision-making, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. What Youll Do: • Serve as the primary liaison to board members and legislative advisors and coordinate all board meeting logistics, agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up actions. • Maintain board records and related documentation while ensuring board activities are conducted in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations. • Manage executive-level communications and correspondence. • Assist the Communications Director in planning and executing agency events, recognition programs, and outreach initiatives. • Support the development and implementation of strategic communications campaigns across multiple platforms. • Draft, edit, and review executive communications and other agency publications. • Provide administrative and communications support for executive initiatives. • Ensure communications and materials reflect agency branding, professionalism, and consistency.
What youll need to be Successful
The ideal candidate is an organized and proactive professional with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Success in this role requires the ability to build relationships with executive stakeholders, manage complex projects simultaneously, maintain strict confidentiality, and pay close attention to detail. Experience coordinating high-profile meetings and events, along with strong organizational, editing, and project management skills, is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with graphic design and digital communications tools are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
This position typically requires a bachelor's degree in communication, business administration, political science, or a related field and 1 to 2 years of professional-level experience in communications or executive support.
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406