Hybrid IT Executive Assistant to CIO

Illinois Housing Development; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Disability benefits

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the CIO and Information Technology department. The role requires discretion, initiative and flawless organization to manage complex calendars, meetings, travel, and communications.

You will partner with IT leadership, prepare meeting materials, coordinate department reporting, and handle confidential information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED with 5 years of related administrative work.
• College degree preferred; IT experience a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting senior executives in high-performance environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior IT leadership, anticipating needs and solving problems.
• Interact with IT staff and IHDA staff with excellent communication.
• Manage calendars, meetings, travel plans and reporting for CIO and IT leadership.
• Coordinate IT staff meetings, agendas, notes and materials.
• Prepare expense reports and maintain confidential information.
• Support department recruitment activities with Human Resources.

Skills

Executive support

Administrative skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Teams

OneDrive

CoPilot

Job description

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the CIO and Information Technology department. The role requires discretion, initiative and flawless organization to manage complex calendars, meetings, travel, and communications.

You will partner with IT leadership, prepare meeting materials, coordinate department reporting, and handle confidential information with professionalism.