Registration Division Manager - Elections

Cobb County, GA

$76K — $101K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience managing elections and voter registration.
  • Supervisory experience required.
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License.
  • Certification as Election Official and Voter Registrar from Georgia Secretary of State required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and evaluate staff, approving schedules and resolving employee issues.
  • Organize and assign work to meet objectives and monitor progress.
  • Maintain and update training and procedure manuals for voter registration.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, initiating corrective actions as needed.
  • Assist in developing and monitoring department budget and expenditures.
  • Oversee voter registration division, ensuring legal compliance during elections.
  • Collaborate with IT staff regarding e-poll book deployment and election software.

Benefits

  • Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page for more information.
Full Job Description
Salary: $76,611.79 - $101,510.62 Annually
Location : Elections and Voter Registration Office Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 05099
Department: Elections
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 115

Position Information
This position oversees the registration division, and it manages voter registration list accuracy, redistricting and street file maintenance, and e-poll books.

Essential Functions

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to Director; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.

Maintains training and procedure manuals: and develops, updates, and revises manuals for all procedures involving voter registration and election functions.

Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures: initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations and pending legislation that may impact department operations; and maintains an awareness of new products, methods, trends and advances in the profession.

Assists in developing and implementing department budget: reviews budgetary needs and makes recommendations to the director; monitors expenditures against approved budget prepares the annual budget for division, including projecting labor force, equipment, materials, and supplies required for projected elections.

Oversees voter registration division; supervises personnel to ensure that all elections are conducted in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations; maintains accurate voter lists; programs and deploys e-poll books; works with the absentee division and County Information Technology staff to ensure technology capabilities; recommends changes in procedures to resolve issues and improve processes; investigates provisional voters; assists with election audit and preparation of precinct statistics; monitors election tasks lists and election software programming; and works with the Absentee Department to oversee the Election Management System (EMS) and Election Night Reporting.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, or related field required; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience managing elections and voter registration including lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; must be able to obtain and maintain Election Official and Voter Registrar certification from Georgia Secretary of State.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
  • Yes
  • No

02

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Advanced Degree
  • None of the above

06

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
07

How many years of experience do you have in managing elections and voter registration?
  • No experience
  • Less than five years of experience
  • Five to seven years of experience
  • More than seven years of experience

08

Please describe your managing elections and voting registration experience in detail. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
09

Do you have experience working in a lead or supervisory role?
  • Yes
  • No

10

Please describe your lead or supervisory experience in detail. Enter N/A if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted.
11

Do you have an Election Official certification from Georgia Secretary of State?
  • Yes
  • No, but I am willing to obtain and maintain an Election Official certifcation
  • No, and I am NOT willing to obtain and maintain an Election Official certifcation

12

Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

13

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
  • Yes
  • No

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