Strategic Executive Assistant Governmental Relations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Desirable work environment

Job summary

University of Connecticut is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide office management and support for the Office of Governmental Relations. The role involves handling administrative tasks, managing budgets, drafting correspondence, and coordinating meetings and events with faculty, staff, and external partners.

You will work under supervision and support senior leadership, ensuring efficient operations, confidential information handling, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of office support experience.
• Strong writing and editing abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills with handling complex calendars.
• Attention to detail and independent problem solving.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process administrative, business and personnel paperwork with accuracy and policy adherence.
• Monitor governmental relations events, meetings, hearings, and conferences.
• Draft or edit correspondence, testimony, and reports requiring policy knowledge.
• Coordinate a broad range of administrative functions for the Office of Governmental Relations, including events, calendars, travel, and meetings.
• Assist in budget management and monitoring.
• Develop, communicate and distribute confidential information related to bargaining and sensitive matters.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Writing & editing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Calendar management

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

University of Connecticut is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide office management and support for the Office of Governmental Relations. The role involves handling administrative tasks, managing budgets, drafting correspondence, and coordinating meetings and events with faculty, staff, and external partners.

You will work under supervision and support senior leadership, ensuring efficient operations, confidential information handling, and collaboration across