Chief Operations & Administration Officer

Vermont Housing Finance Agency; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Educational assistance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Parking reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vermont Housing Finance Agency seeks a visionary Chief Administrative Officer to guide IT, HR, marketing/public affairs, and admin services from its Burlington offices with hybrid flexibility. You will translate daily operations into long-term strategy, build high-performing teams, and protect the agency’s mission and reputation.

You will lead technology modernization, cybersecurity, workforce development, and policy communications while collaborating with executive leadership on organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, HR, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience across administrative, HR, or technology operations.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills with experience advising leadership on public engagement and legislative developments.

Responsibilities

• Set technology, HR, marketing and facilities strategy in line with VHFA's mission.
• Oversee cybersecurity, continuity, information management, and modernization.
• Direct talent acquisition, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Lead communications, public affairs and intergovernmental relations while safeguarding reputation.
• Manage facilities, budgets, vendor relationships and administrative services.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Leadership experience

Public engagement

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/public administration/hr/IT

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Vermont Housing Finance Agency seeks a visionary Chief Administrative Officer to guide IT, HR, marketing/public affairs, and admin services from its Burlington offices with hybrid flexibility. You will translate daily operations into long-term strategy, build high-performing teams, and protect the agency’s mission and reputation.

You will lead technology modernization, cybersecurity, workforce development, and policy communications while collaborating with executive leadership on organizational