Strategic Assistant to CHRO — Hybrid HR Operations

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 72.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Vermont seeks a highly organized Special Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). You will partner with HR leadership to advance strategic priorities, prepare executive materials, and coordinate initiatives across the HR office.

The role blends HR, operations, and communications. You will manage confidential information with discretion, handle complex schedules, and support reporting, presentations, and executive correspondence for leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, business operations, executive support, project coordination, administration, communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities, coordinating complex activities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience drafting professional correspondence, reports, presentations, or other business communications.
• Experience researching, gathering, organizing, and presenting information to support decision-making and problem solving.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn new systems and technologies.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.

Aufgaben

• Partner with the CHRO and HR leadership team to advance strategic priorities and executive decision-making.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and executive correspondence for leadership.
• Coordinate complex schedules and sensitive meetings to ensure smooth operations.
• Support follow-through on key organizational initiatives and confidential information handling.
• Develop a strong understanding of the CHRO's communication approach to convey decisions, feedback, and sensitive information clearly and professionally.

Kenntnisse

Executive support

Project coordination

Communications

MS Office

Confidential information handling

Relationship management

Scheduling

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

University of Vermont seeks a highly organized Special Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). You will partner with HR leadership to advance strategic priorities, prepare executive materials, and coordinate initiatives across the HR office.

The role blends HR, operations, and communications. You will manage confidential information with discretion, handle complex schedules, and support reporting, presentations, and executive correspondence for leadership.