Executive Assistant to the CIO
The Administrative Support Services group provides support to a large central information technology department that enables the University’s excellence in education, research, and outreach through the delivery of world-class information technology solutions and resources.
The Executive Staff Assistant will provide executive administrative support to the Chief Information Security Officer (CIO) exercising exceptional organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize task while maintain strict confidentiality. This position will also maintain general administrative operations of the Office of the CIO for MSU s Information Technology organization.
Duties will include scheduling and maintaining calendars, coordinating and preparing materials for meetings and recurring events, creating and editing presentations, spreadsheets, financial ledger and documents, arranging travel and processing reimbursements electronically, compiling and analyzing data and reports, reviewing and directing mail and email including acknowledging, organizing and relaying sensitive information; maintain a filing system to support the Office of the CIO and supervisor, coordinate the general office operations (400 Computer Center) for the Office of the CIO, interpret and summarize materials in order to keep the CIO and other senior leadership staff informed of relevant information; develop and maintain positive relationships with various offices across campus in alignment with university priorities and mission, act as a liaison with department administrative staff and IT senior leadership by leading regular administrative support cohort meetings.
This position will professionally interact with faculty, staff, administrators, federated IT leadership, IT Executive Leadership Team, students and external customers as well as serve as an interface with other MSU IT staff members on behalf of the CIO.
Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate. This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.
Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education with course work in word processing, typing, shorthand, and grammar; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive University work experience in maintaining account ledgers, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software; editing, composing correspondence, taking dictation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks with changing priorities; Experience with project and office management; Displays great attention to detail, prioritization, and the ability to work independently; Demonstrates strengths in problem solving, forecasting potential issues, taking initiative, the ability to work as part of a team and independently on defined projects and assignments, and a dedication to continuous self-improvement; Ability to work collectively with all levels of leadership from executive leadership to in-line management; experience with team building in matrix format to create a center of excellence for administrative support services across the MAU.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
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