Executive Assistant to the VPIT (Confidential Administrative Support II) REPOSTED

About the role

The incumbent serves as the Executive Assistant and advisor to the VP/CIO, handling issues of complex, confidential, and sensitive nature. The position requires interpretation and application of complex operating policies and procedures, preparation of executive materials and reports, and immediate problem solving in support of Information Technology leadership and institutional priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive administrative support, logistics support, operational support, and communications support to the Office of the VP/CIO.
• Works closely with Information Technology directors, other Vice Presidents, Associate Vice Presidents, the Office of the President, and the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for the VP/CIO with internal and external stakeholders, exercising independent judgment in resolving scheduling conflicts, coordinating complex activities, prioritizing competing demands, and ensuring executive readiness for meetings, briefings, and systemwide engagements.
• Coordinates scheduling, communications, and logistics involving campus IT leadership, CSU systemwide CIO council groups, and external partners supporting projects and events connected to the Office of the CIO.
• Provides specialized coordination related to technology-enabled initiatives, technical vendors supporting divisional and executive events, and systemwide CIO governance activities.

Requirements

• Must possess the experience to be fully proficient in performing most or all of the work assignments defined in this position.
• Requires the equivalent to a bachelor's degree or professional training program.
• Three (3) years recent related experience in an office environment.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the university administration and a more comprehensive understanding of the various divisions within a university.
• Experience in a technology service organization.
• Experience in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
• Experience in coordinating events/conferences and written communications.
• Working knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, employee-employer relationships.

Qualifications

• Must possess the experience to be fully proficient in performing most or all of the work assignments defined in this position.
• Requires the equivalent to a bachelor's degree or professional training program.
• Three (3) years recent related experience in an office environment.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the university administration and a more comprehensive understanding of the various divisions within a university.
• Experience in a technology service organization.
• Experience in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
• Experience in coordinating events/conferences and written communications.
• Working knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, employee-employer relationships.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of university operations and policies.

Benefits

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit here.