Strategic Executive Assistant to SVP, Operations

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, CT seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Operations. This onsite role requires careful calendar management, travel planning, and partnership with the Chief of Staff to align priorities across the university.

The successful candidate will handle confidential matters, prepare briefing materials, and represent the SVP with professionalism to trustees, officers, deans, and external partners in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• The role requires experience supporting a senior executive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong discretion and confidential handling of sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex calendar and travel plans for the SVP.
• Prepare briefings and materials for high-stakes meetings.
• Coordinate internal communications and external events.
• Serve as a liaison with trustees, officers, and staff.

Skills

Executive Organization

Discretion & Integrity

Executive Communication

Political Acumen

Digital Fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Zoom

Project tracking tools

Job description

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, CT seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Operations. This onsite role requires careful calendar management, travel planning, and partnership with the Chief of Staff to align priorities across the university.

The successful candidate will handle confidential matters, prepare briefing materials, and represent the SVP with professionalism to trustees, officers, deans, and external partners in a fast-paced environment.