Strategic Initiatives Program Manager

Office of the State Treasurer; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the State Treasurer in Hartford, CT seeks a Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (Executive Assistant 1) to coordinate major programs including CT Baby Bonds, the Safe Harbor Fund, and the Early Childhood Education Endowment. You will manage operations, support advisory boards, and act as the primary contact for CRM systems and vendor coordination.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of professional experience, with four years working with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years professional experience.
• 4+ years experience working with diverse communities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software tools.
• Experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate major programs including CT Baby Bonds, Safe Harbor Fund, and Early Childhood Education Endowment.
• Oversee advisory board operations.
• Support application review processes.
• Serve as the primary contact for CRM systems and vendor coordination.
• Manage operational and administrative activities.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

CRM systems

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (Executive Assistant 1) supports the Connecticut Office of the State Treasurer's Strategic Initiatives, coordinating major programs including CT Baby Bonds, the Safe Harbor Fund, and the Early Childhood Education Endowment. The role involves managing operational and administrative activities, overseeing advisory board operations, supporting application review processes, and serving as the primary contact for CRM systems and vendor coordination.

This full‑time position is based in Hartford, CT and requires a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of professional experience and four years working with diverse communities.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years professional experience
• Minimum 4 years experience working with diverse communities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software tools
• Experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality