Strategic Initiatives Program Manager #260929-3501EX-001

State of Connecticut; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and development

Healthy work-life balance

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Job summary

State of Connecticut, Office of the State Treasurer, seeks a Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (Executive Assistant 1) to provide organizational and project support. The role is full-time, based in Hartford, CT, and focuses on coordinating major initiatives such as CT Baby Bonds, the Safe Harbor Fund, and early childhood programs.

The successful candidate will manage meetings, communications, and vendor interactions, while handling sensitive information with discretion and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of professional experience.
• Bilingual preference and ability to work with diverse communities.
• Experience with government programs or public sector operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate organizational, administrative, and project activities for OTT Strategic Initiatives.
• Manage advisory board and committee operations, including meetings and minutes.
• Support grant/application review processes and intake management for the Safe Harbor Fund.
• Oversee CT Baby Bonds CRM and coordinate with IT for updates and improvements.
• Update program websites and digital platforms for accuracy and usability.
• Facilitate MOUs and data-sharing agreements with partner state agencies.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-agency collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Data sharing experience

Digital platform management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM system

Microsoft Office

Website maintenance tools

Job description

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

• View our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• 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

Preference will be given to applicants with the following experience/training:

• 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.

Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.