Administrative & Operations Coordinator – Tech Services

University of Connecticut; Storrs-Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution with match or a

defined benefit retirement options

Excellent healthcare options

Annual merit increase program

22 paid vacation days per year + sick+

Tuition waivers for employees and/or [

Job summary

University of Connecticut in Hartford seeks an Administrative Assistant to help keep the organization running smoothly, efficiently, and on track. This role connects people, projects, and priorities across CEN, coordinating administrative processes, managing schedules, preparing reports, and supporting member engagement.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of administrative support experience in a tech-focused environment, with strong organization, initiative, and the ability to balance

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience providing administrative and customer support in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates scheduling and calendar management for the Executive Director and staff.
• Organizes meetings including logistics, agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up task tracking.
• Prepares team reports, presentations, documentation, and other materials.
• Manages general office communication, including phone, email, and correspondence handling.
• Assists with purchasing requisitions and credit card transactions.
• Coordinates travel arrangements for staff when required.
• Maintains office operations such as supplies, shipping, workspace organization, and shared equipment.
• Maintains and tracks inventory of network equipment required to support the network.
• Supports onboarding activities for new staff members.
• Performs related work as required.
• Provides member support as directed by CEN leadership and Member Services.
• Assists staff with event documentation and follow‑up communications.
• Contributes to reports, metrics, and operational analyses.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Project Coordination

Problem Solving

Team Orientation

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

University of Connecticut in Hartford seeks an Administrative Assistant to help keep the organization running smoothly, efficiently, and on track. This role connects people, projects, and priorities across CEN, coordinating administrative processes, managing schedules, preparing reports, and supporting member engagement.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of administrative support experience in a tech-focused environment, with strong organization, initiative, and the ability to balance