Executive Assistant, IT
About Urban Edge Properties Urban Edge Properties is a New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)-listed real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns, redevelops, and manages shopping centers in vibrant communities. We’re invested in tomorrow, delivering value for places where people are, to shape a better future. The Urban Edge portfolio of shopping centers, located primarily in the supply constrained corridor between Washington D.C. and Boston, creates value for our retail partners through leasing, redevelopment, and first-class property management. We’re responsible for more than 74 properties and over 17.3 million square feet of gross leasable area. Our strategic plan is focused on improving retail real estate and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. We believe that value comes from something far more meaningful than size and growth. Value comes not from how much we do, but why and how we do it.
About the Role
The Executive Assistant to the CIO provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the SVP, Chief Information Officer, and serves as the central point of coordination between the Information Technology department, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Human Resources, Property Operations, and external vendors. The role combines executive support with ownership of IT contract administration, vendor due diligence, and invoice processing, and supports the company-wide AI and technology initiatives that the department leads. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience supporting executive-level management and demonstrate proactivity by anticipating needs and next steps and following through. They will be comfortable with technology and eager to learn new tools (including AI) as the company continues to innovate, thrive in a fast-p