Strategic Initiatives Program Manager

State of Connecticut - Office of the State Treasurer; Hartford (CT); In loco; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Descrizione del lavoro

State of Connecticut, Office of the State Treasurer invites applicants for a Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (Executive Assistant 1) to support the Executive Office in Hartford. This full-time role requires strong organization, communication, and project coordination across state agencies and external partners.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least five years in a professional setting and four years working with diverse communities, plus experience managing grant

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of professional experience.
• At least four years of experience working with diverse communities.
• Experience coordinating across multiple partners and projects.

Mansioni

• Provide operational, organizational, and project support for Strategic Initiatives.
• Coordinate advisory boards, governance structures, and meeting logistics.
• Assist with grant or application review processes for funds.
• Manage CT Baby Bonds CRM and related vendor coordination.
• Update program websites and digital platforms as needed.
• Facilitate data-sharing agreements and MOUs with partner agencies.
• Support communications and wraparound service coordination across programs.

Conoscenze

Executive support

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

CRM systems

Website maintenance

Descrizione del lavoro

INTRODUCTION

State of Connecticut, Office of the State Treasurer (OTT)�exists to provide and ensure effective financial management of public resources, high standards of professionalism and integrity, and expanding opportunity for State of Connecticut residents and businesses. We are�recruiting for a Strategic Initiatives�Program Manager�(Executive Assistant 1) to support the Executive Office. This position works full-time Monday - Friday (40 hours), and is centrally located in Hartford, CT.� �The individual in this role must possess a Bachelor's degree along with a minimum of five (5) years' experience working in a professional setting, and a minimum of four years' experience working with diverse communities.

Discover the Opportunity To:

• Provide essential operational, organizational, and programmatic support for the Office of the State Treasurer's Strategic Initiatives.
• Ensure effective coordination across major initiatives - including CT Baby Bonds, the Safe Harbor Fund, and the Early Childhood Education Endowment by managing key systems and workflows, supporting advisory and governance structures, and ensuring smooth collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Play a key role in application review processes, board meeting coordination, and day-to-day program operations.

What We Can Offer You:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!

About The Role:

The individual in this role will be responsible for coordinating organizational, administrative, and project-related activities, and will work regularly with state agencies, non-profit organizations, or other external partners. The position involves preparing and delivering clear written and verbal communications. It also includes using Microsoft Office and adapting to new software tools as needed. The role requires handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality. Effectively managing multiple tasks and deadlines, while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail, will be essential.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

Acts as an executive assistant to a state elective officer or department head as defined in Section 4-5 of the Connecticut General Statutes and performs such duties as are assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Provide comprehensive operational and organizational support for OTT Strategic Initiatives, including CT Baby Bonds, the Safe Harbor Fund, and the Early Childhood Education Endowment.
• Coordinate advisory board and committee operations, including meeting scheduling, agenda and materials development, meeting minutes, and follow up.
• Assist with grant or application review processes for the Safe Harbor Fund, including intake management, tracking, and communication with applicants.
• Manage the CT Baby Bonds program CRM and customer support systems to ensure accurate data, strong workflows, and high-quality user experience.
• Serve as the primary contact for the CT Baby Bonds CRM vendor, coordinating with IT to oversee updates, system improvements, troubleshooting, and implementation of enhancements.
• Facilitate updates to program websites and digital platforms, ensuring accuracy, usability, and alignment with program needs.
• Facilitate data-sharing agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and related documentation for CT Baby Bonds with partner state agencies in coordination with the Director of Strategic Initiatives and OTT Legal.
• Manage CT Baby Bonds operational communications, including program mailings, notifications, logistics, and stakeholder engagement, in coordination with the Director of External Affairs and the Communications Team.
• Support wraparound service coordination across programs, including scheduling, communication, and partner engagement.
• Provide general administrative, organizational, and project management support for Strategic Initiatives as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with government programs, public sector operations, or legislative implementation.��
• Demonstrable experience supporting program design and implementations.
• Specific experience managing timelines, deliverables, and coordination across agencies and partners.
• Familiarity with data sharing agreements, compliance processes, or state agency workflows.
• Experience leading or supporting the coordination of multi-partner initiatives or implementation of wraparound services.
• Demonstrable experience convening stakeholders or participating in workgroups.��
• Background in program evaluation, data reporting, or performance measurement.
• Experience with digital platform management, website maintenance, or vendor coordination.
• Experience with community-based programs, child-focused initiatives, or economic mobility efforts.

Conclusion

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.