Executive Operations Professional

Job Summary:

Do you thrive behind the scenes, bringing structure to complex priorities and helping leaders and teams succeed? We are looking for an organized, resourceful professional who can anticipate needs, build trusted relationships and keep important work moving forward.

About the Role

Join Information Strategy and Services (ISS) as an Executive Operations Professional, providing high-level executive and administrative support to the CIO and coordinated operational support for the ISS Executive Leadership Team and Executive Director of AI Strategy. This role manages complex calendars and executive priorities, and coordinates department-wide events, meetings, materials, and routine business processes that help ISS operate effectively and support the university’s mission.

This position sits at the center of leadership priorities and organizational activities across ISS. You will work with executives, senior leaders, campus partners, and teams across the organization while helping create consistent, well-coordinated experiences for employees and stakeholders. The role offers variety, visibility, and opportunities to improve how work gets done.

What You’ll Do

• Provide executive and administrative support to the CIO and coordinated operational support to the ISS Executive Leadership Team and Executive Director of AI Strategy, including calendar management, executive priorities, scheduling, and related administrative activities.

• Coordinate executive and leadership meetings, including agendas, materials, logistics, stakeholder communications, and follow-up actions.

• Serve as a liaison among ISS leadership, staff, campus partners, vendors, and external stakeholders to support communication and operational coordination.

• Support cross-functional administrative and business processes, including interview scheduling, routine purchasing and procurement coordination, request tracking, and documentation.

• Coordinate logistics for department-wide meetings, events, and engagement activities, including ISS Town Halls, ISS Summits, IT and ISS Leaders Meetings, and other special initiatives. Responsibilities include scheduling, room reservations, catering, AV coordination, materials, and post-event follow-up.

• Create and maintain clear, audience-appropriate content and digital or print resources for ISS initiatives, programs, events, and organizational priorities.

What Success Looks Like

• Build trusted relationships with leaders, staff, campus partners, and stakeholders.

• Demonstrate initiative and ownership while working independently.

• Approach challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

• Operate with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Contribute positively to a collaborative, service-focused culture.

• Seek opportunities to improve processes, communications, and the overall employee experience.

Ready to make an impact? If you enjoy bringing clarity to complex work, supporting leaders and teams and improving the way an organization operates, we want to hear from you.

Work Location:

Hybrid – This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment. AMC ISS strives to support flexibility while also recognizing the value of in-person collaboration. Employees in this role are generally expected to work on campus three days per week, with additional on-campus presence as needed based on business needs, meetings, activities, or other work requirements. The specific hybrid schedule will be determined in coordination with the supervisor. The work schedule will be based around core working hours in Colorado Mountain Time.

Why Join Us:

Information Strategy and Services (ISS) partners across the campus to deliver information technology services that empower teaching, learning, research, and patient care. ISS is organized into three core functions: Technology & Infrastructure, Security & Compliance, and Business Strategy. Together, we connect service and technology.

Our work is guided by six shared principles that connect our teams and shape how we serve our customers:

• Curiosity- Explore beyond one’s own experience and environment.

• Compassion- Demonstrates empathy, understanding, and respect for all people.

• Collaboration- Partner well beyond our space and build partnerships to achieve organizational results.

• Commitment- Dedication and engagement one has to their job, team, organization and university.

• Competence- Know our craft and be committed to continuous improvement and learning.

• Confidence- Be empowered and assured to represent our customers and their needs.

Active investment in our culture and our people is foundational in developing and delivering service excellence. ​To cultivate a people centric workplace, we do the following:

• Growth & Development: Our Workforce Development Program builds critical skills and supports career advancement.

• Empowered Managers: Leaders are trained in coaching and team effectiveness to drive success.

• Open Communication: Stay connected through monthly town halls and annual summits.

• Wellness Focus: We prioritize employee well-being with supportive wellness initiatives.

• Coaching Culture: Continuous learning and feedback are part of how we grow together.

• Flexible Work: We offer flexible arrangements whenever possible to support work-life balance.

Click here to find out more about ISS’s Culture

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

PROFESSIONAL

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