Committee and Administrative Manager

Position Title:

Committee and Administrative Manager

Post-date:
January 31, 2026

Closes:
The position is open until filled.

Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

Salary:
Title Range - $99,138 - $148,707 Hiring Range - $99,138 - $135,000

Location:

Maricopa Association of Governments, downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Note:

Full-time work from the MAG office is required.

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas of transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services. MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 27 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties.

Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

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MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative environment where employee contributions make a real impact to the region.

MAG's Communications Division provides strategic direction and technical expertise to guide the internal and external communication and public engagement efforts of the agency. The team serves as a hub for content engagement and agency information dissemination with stakeholders and member agencies. It supports the core work of transportation, environmental, and human services with public engagement in technical studies and public outreach, ensuring adherence to public meeting guidelines through presentations and public postings, supporting member agencies with strategic message dissemination and facilitating administrative internal messaging.

• Manages the committee agenda development process, maintaining expert knowledge of public meeting requirements and ensuring consistent practices across the organization in compliance with state law and agency standards.
• Directs the preparation and execution of meeting minutes, resolutions and publication of legal notices.
• Manages the committee appointment process, databases and related processes, including updating and interpreting MAG's Committee Operating Policies and Procedures.
• Oversees various administrative and operational activities supporting committee meetings, internal engagements, and other staff functions and resources.
• Leads the formal planning and research functions of the committee support team, evaluates existing and emerging technologies and implements improvements to enhance efficiency and customer service.
• Establishes and enforces work product standards and holds team members responsible for quality and timeliness.
• Directs and oversees maintenance of official public records in compliance with state law and agency requirements.
• Manages agency records retention consistent with state law and agency requirements.
• Researches, prepares, and presents comprehensive written and oral reports.
• Develops general policies in consultation with appropriate division directors to support the expansion, operation, and maintenance of agency activities.
• Communicates and explains complex policies, procedures and laws to stakeholders, staff, and the public.

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Interpreting and applying state laws, regulations, and agency policies
• Developing, implementing, and enforcing administrative policies, procedures, and work product standards
• Maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks, ensuring quality and consistency in work products
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines while ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Supervising, assigning, and evaluating the performance of staff to improve efficiency, quality, and accountability
• Applying general office practices, administrative procedures, records management, and other organizational techniques
• Creating reports and presentations
• Effective written and verbal…