Strategic Executive Assistant & Programs Manager

The State University of New York; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Retirement options

Generous vacation and leave

Job summary

The State University of New York (SUNY) is seeking an experienced executive assistant to provide high-level support to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Provost, and leadership team. The role demands meticulous calendar management, proactive coordination of meetings, and professional handling of confidential information.

Based in Albany, NY, this full-time position requires strong communication skills, project coordination, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience supporting a senior executive in higher education, government, nonprofit, or corporate administration.
• Experience managing executive calendars and coordinating complex meetings.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal executive support to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, SUNY System and President, SUNY RF.
• Manage a complex executive calendar and prioritize competing demands.
• Gatekeeper for the Executive Vice Chancellor, managing communications with stakeholders.
• Prepare daily briefings, meeting materials, and background information for meetings.
• Draft/edit executive correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Track action items and strategic priorities.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Project management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Higher Education Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The State University of New York (SUNY) is seeking an experienced executive assistant to provide high-level support to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Provost, and leadership team. The role demands meticulous calendar management, proactive coordination of meetings, and professional handling of confidential information.

Based in Albany, NY, this full-time position requires strong communication skills, project coordination, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across