Executive Assistant - IT

Executive Assistant This position is responsible for the execution of all administrative and support functions for the CIO and the Information Technology department. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, this position requires a high degree of skill, initiative, organization and reliability. Must have the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the department, the ability to work in environments that require a high degree of confidentiality, and the ability to multi-task.

Prepare meeting notes, organizational charts, correspondence and other communications. Maintain the department's Outlook calendar and coordinate timely submissions of all required reports Proactively manage complex calendars, communications, and shifting priorities for CIO and IT staff Assist with IT leadership travel plans including flight books, agendas, and other travel plans Provide general office support services including clerical assistance, record and timekeeping, copying and filing Maintain strict confidentiality while managing sensitive information Leverage tools such as MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Teams, OneDrive, CoPilot and other office productivity tools Perform general administrative functions for the staff, e.g., making copies, handling incoming and outgoing mail, filing and coordinating flow of paperwork, calendaring and schedule management, meeting preparation and coordination, and taking and relaying department phone calls and messages. Perform other special assignments and special projects requested by CIO and IT Leadership TeamManage off-site records storage inventory information, tracking, maintenance, and electronic scanning of documents as needed. Participate in project teams to help business groups understand their needs and assist in implementing appropriate solutions Plan and execute department Team Building and Social Events Maintain physical office supplies inventory Prepare expense reports for IT Leadership as needed Work closely with Human Resources to coordinate departmental recruiting activities Act as departmental timekeeper for IHDA enterprise timekeeping system Facilitate all departmental FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests, Tuesday Times submissions and coordinate department deliveries Provide IHDA Board Meeting support as needed Additional duties as assigned. Education and Experience Requirements: High school education or GED required, with at least five years of related administrative work experience. College degree preferred. Information Technology experience a plus.3 to 5 years of experience supporting senior executives in high performance environments Excellent communication skills and proficiency with heavy emphasis on attention to detail, communications, coordination, teamwork, and quality of work performance. This position will interact with departmental staff and all levels of management and other executive assistants to fulfill the day-to-day responsibilities, so it is important to possess excellent time management, organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills. The ability to multitask in a fluid work environment is critical to success.