The University of Connecticut is a top-ranked national university and health-system with its flagship campus in idyllic Storrs. Designated a Carnegie Research 1 institution, UConn is the state land- and sea-grant university charged with education, research, and service. The University serves 32,000 students across seven campuses, 8600 first-in-family students, and has 25 national championships. UConn Health, located in Farmington, delivers award-winning medical education, research, and hospital and clinical services to 1.3 million patients a year.
With record-applications, back-to-back Men's Basketball National Championships, and a strategic location equidistant from Boston and New York City, UConn is poised to continue its meteoric rise as New England's top public University guided by a new strategic plan.
The UConn Foundation is embarking on a historic campaign to support the University's trajectory. With students at the forefront, the campaign will also elevate faculty, groundbreaking research, sustainability, and a thriving community on campus that fuels the state. We seek the top talent in the country to join Husky Nation and invite inquiries and applications. We are committed to a caring and inclusive work culture, professional and leadership development, and flexibility for high achievers with a passion for higher education.
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.
We're looking for dedicated professionals to drive success and excellence 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
Key Competencies:
Education & Experience
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:
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.