Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator

Opt For Healthy Living; California (MO); On-site; USD 87,070 - 94,246; Full time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking an Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator to provide strategic leadership and administrative support. This role includes overseeing daily operations, analyzing policies, and managing internal and external communications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience. Compensation ranges from $7,802 to $8,445 per month. The position is full-time and on-site in San José, with a work schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced knowledge of program management and public/business administration principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Requires sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administrative and operational support.
• Serve as a primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and coordinate daily administrative operations.

Skills

Administrative operations

Program management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Four years of relevant experience

Tools

Computerized recordkeeping systems

Job description

Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator

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Work type: Staff

Location: San José

Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Under the general supervision of the Senior Associate Vice President, the Executive Assistant and Operations Coordinator provides strategic program leadership through planning, analysis, development, and evaluation of complex, high-impact initiatives. The role also oversees daily administrative operations and may provide lead direction to staff.

The Maintenance & Operations of Facilities Development & Operations provides directory and coordinator services to the University campus spread across multiple sites comprised of 167 acres, 85 buildings, and more than six million gross square feet.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administrative and operational support, including coordination of programs, projects, and organizational priorities with campus-wide impact
• Analyze, develop, and evaluate policies and procedures; recommend improvements based on strategic and operational needs
• Serve as a primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, managing communications and sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion
• Oversee and coordinate daily administrative operations, including records management, reporting, and workflow tracking using computerized systems
• Records work efforts in detail within computerized recordkeeping systems and, where directed, on log sheets, and keeps accurate time records so as to ensure an appropriate level of documentation
• Provide lead work direction, training, and guidance to administrative or support staff as needed
• Maintain inventory and records, order parts and supplies
• Support planning and implementation of initiatives aligned with departmental and campus goals

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of administrative operations, program management, and public/business administration principles
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex issues and develop strategic solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information and build consensus across diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing operational demands
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Proficiency in data management, reporting systems, and standard office technologies

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Four years of relevant experience
• Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply expertise in advanced theories, principles, methods, and practices associated with the functional specialty or program area
• Ability to effectively communicate with and influence high‑level and diverse contacts inside and outside the organization
• Knowledge of project management, including research and analytical methodologies and the ability to interpret and integrate complex data
• Ability to anticipate problems and assess the impact of proposed solutions across organizational areas

Compensation

Classification: Executive Assistant III

Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,802/month - $8,445/month (Step 16 – Step 20)

CSU Salary Range: $5,797/month - $8,445/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

May require occasional evening or weekend work to meet operational needs or respond to emergencies.