Government Relations Executive Assistant

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut is seeking an Executive Assistant to support Governmental Relations in a fast-paced, high-profile office at Storrs, CT. This role provides office management, calendar coordination, budget support, and confidential information handling under supervision of the Senior Director.

The incumbent will draft correspondence, organize meetings with senior officials, manage data in Excel and Word, and assist with events and reports while maintaining strong internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years’ experience in a responsible office support position.
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with internal/external collaborators.
• Organizational skills with ability to resolve administrative problems independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience managing complex calendars and coordinating senior-level meetings.
• MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ability to learn new software.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with university policies and procedures (preferred).
• Familiarity with the Connecticut General Assembly website and legislative process (preferred).
• Experience with event management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Process administrative, business and personnel paperwork with signatory oversight.
• Monitor governmental relations events, meetings, hearings, and conferences.
• Draft/edit correspondence, testimony, and reports requiring policy knowledge.
• Coordinate administrative functions, arrange events, manage calendars, plan meetings and travel.
• Assist in budget management and monitoring.
• Handle sensitive information related to collective bargaining and other matters.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Calendar management

Organizational skills

Communication

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

University of Connecticut is seeking an Executive Assistant to support Governmental Relations in a fast-paced, high-profile office at Storrs, CT. This role provides office management, calendar coordination, budget support, and confidential information handling under supervision of the Senior Director.

The incumbent will draft correspondence, organize meetings with senior officials, manage data in Excel and Word, and assist with events and reports while maintaining strong internal and external