Executive Assistant to the President and CEO - University of Connecticut Foundation Inc

The University of Connecticut is a top-ranked national universityand health-system with its flagship campus in idyllic Storrs. Designated aCarnegie Research 1 institution, UConn is the state land- and sea-grantuniversity charged with education, research, and service to the state andnation. The University serves 32,000 studentsacross seven campuses, 8600 first-in-family students, and boasts 25 nationalchampionships. UConn Health is a top-ranked health provider located inFarmington and delivers award-winning medical education, research, and hospitaland clinical services to 1.3 million patients ayear.

 With record-applications, back-to-back Men’s Basketball NationalChampionships, and a strategic location equidistant from Boston and New YorkCity, UConn is poised to continue its meteoric rise as New England’s top publicUniversity guided by a new strategic plan.

To meet the strategic objectives of the University, UConnFoundation is embarking on a historic campaign to support the University’strajectory. With students at the forefront, the campaign will also elevatefaculty, groundbreaking research, sustainability, and a thriving community oncampus that fuels the state. We seek the top talent in the country to joinHusky Nation and invite inquiries and applications. We are committed to acaring and inclusive work culture, professional and leadership development, andflexibility for high achievers with a passion for higher education.

The UConn Foundation is an equalopportunity, affirmative action employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives andare committed to a welcoming environment that will value your uniqueexperiences and identity. We recognize that a true commitment to Diversity,Equity, and Inclusion requires ongoing education and action, and we strive forcontinued growth each and every day.

 We’re looking for dedicated professionals to drive success andexcellence and exemplify our values of integrity, empathy, kindness,accountability, collaboration, transparency, and a commitment to diversity,equity, and inclusion. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Assistant in the Office of the President & CEO is a supportive problem solver who empowers our leadership to excel. The Executive Assistant provides high-level, professional, and customer-service oriented administrative support to the Chief of Staff (COS) and the President & CEO. The Executive Assistant reports to, and works in partnership with, the Chief of Staff to ensure an efficient and effective, best-in-class office operation. The Executive Assistant collaborates internally with a broad range of colleagues across the Foundation to facilitate communication and ensure smooth operations. They partner closely with the Principal Gifts team and Senior Cabinet members to facilitate workflow and ensure leadership’s priorities are met. In addition, the Executive Assistant interacts frequently with external constituents to provide high-level support for donors and future donors, Board Members, and University Leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative functions for the COS and CEO including scheduling efficiency and accuracy; timely information receipt and distribution; appropriate prioritization; and document development and distribution.
• Maintain a complex Outlook calendar; schedule, modify, and confirm appointments; assist in development and distribution of preparatory materials and logistical arrangements; coordinate travel arrangements including mapping, hotel and car reservations; prepare itineraries and reconcile expenses.
• Coordinate President & CEO’s workflow and timely attention and follow through on inquiries and issues; prepare and/or secure agendas and briefings, meeting and supporting materials, and minutes as requested; track status of agenda items; proactively research and provide solutions to problems and concerns - both externally and internally; and proactively follow up on open items as necessary.
• Provide administrative support to Assistant Vice President for Principal Gifts to manage coordination and engagement with top donors. This includes scheduling and confirming meetings, working with assistants, fielding questions, providing materials, coordinating gifts, entering contacts in the database, drafting correspondence, and researching information.
• Interact effectively with all internal and external contacts; help facilitate information flow between the COS and CEO and other individuals and offices in a professional, positive, and effective manner.
• Organize office information flow; set up and maintain file systems.
• Gather and organize data and prepare reports requiring understanding and evaluation of data sources; and prepare high quality professional presentation materials for the COS and CEO.
• Edit and/or independently compose correspondence and other documents for the COS and CEO’s review; coordinate the preparation, proofreading, and distribution of documents, including and not limited to, letters, memos, charts, reports, office forms, invoices, and purchase orders, and minutes of meetings. Be vigil that events, correspondence, presentation materials, and all communications, are professional, consistent and on message.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and exercise sound independent judgment regarding information distribution.
• Partner with the COS to serve as a liaison to the University President’s Office on behalf of the Foundation, including coordination of schedules, routing and tracking leadership requests and briefings, and various other requests for service, responding to queries from the University President and office in a timely manner.
• Hire and supervise student employee(s) and coordinate their workflow, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

• Champion for inclusion and diversity both internally and externally.
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.
• Integrity in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong proofreading capabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, to assess and order priorities, and to track details.
• Energized by working in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding customer service and professionalism, and a positive attitude in working with donors, Foundation staff, University staff, and visitors.
• Thinking critically and strategically with independent judgment in regard to work responsibilities, prioritization of workload, and taking a proactive approach to anticipating and resolving the needs of the team.
• Well-organized, self-starter who can manage time effectively and who has excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexible team player who can work collaboratively as part of a team to meet organizational goals.
• Ability to work to the position's demands which may exceed a 40-hour work week and require limited travel.
• Role requires working in the Foundation Office in Storrs most days.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree or 4 years of related commensurate experience.
• Six years’ experience in an executive level administrative capacity.
• Demonstrated ability working with MS Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and ability to work in multiple system environments.

Salary:

The expected salary for this position is $72,000+. It will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also placing an emphasis on internal equity.

Benefits:

Benefits start from day one. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans and will make an annual contribution to your health savings account if enrolled in one of the high-deductible health plans offered by the Foundation.

In addition, there are a few other perks to being a UConn Foundation employee:

• We offer a generous contribution to your 403(b) retirement plan to help you plan for retirement.
• We place an emphasis on work/life balance. In addition to a hybrid schedule, you will receive thirteen paid holidays, five weeks of paid time off per calendar year, and additional sick time.
• We invest in your professional development. Aside from opportunities to participate in various trainings, committees, and conferences throughout the year, you will also be eligible for tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.

The UConn Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to a welcoming environment that will value your unique experiences and identity. We recognize that a true commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requires ongoing education and action, and we strive for continued growth each and every day.

Please inform a Human Resources Representative if you need any assistance completing any forms or participating in any part of the application process due to a disability.