Executive Office Manager & EA to CEO

Connecticut Innovations; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Innovations is seeking an exceptional Office Manager & Executive Assistant to work directly with the CEO and help keep the executive office organized, responsive, and operating efficiently. You will manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, travel, correspondence, and follow-ups, and coordinate internal and external engagements with discretion.

The ideal candidate has prior experience in high-responsibility administrative roles, outstanding communication, strong judgment, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or similar high-responsibility administrative role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, discretion, and ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Highly proactive, resourceful, dependable, and comfortable working independently.
• Proficiency with modern productivity and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, priorities, correspondence, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, visitors, travel, and company events.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, vendors, supplies, records, and administrative needs.
• Track important action items and ensure commitments, deadlines, and follow-ups are completed.
• Prepare and organize documents, presentations, meeting materials, and executive communications.
• Handle sensitive company and executive information with exceptional discretion and confidentiality.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Communication skills

Discretion

Independent work

Productivity tools

Job description

Connecticut Innovations is seeking an exceptional Office Manager & Executive Assistant to work directly with the CEO and help keep the executive office organized, responsive, and operating efficiently. You will manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, travel, correspondence, and follow-ups, and coordinate internal and external engagements with discretion.

The ideal candidate has prior experience in high-responsibility administrative roles, outstanding communication, strong judgment, and a proactive,