Executive Operations Manager
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Are you a master of organization who loves keeping strategic pieces moving?

At the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), we are on a mission to ensure all Vermonters have access to affordable housing. We are looking for an Executive Operations Manager who is part high-level executive confidant, part master project coordinator, and entirely results-driven. 

This isn't just an administrative job—it’s the operational heartbeat of our leadership team. If you excel at anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and keeping cross-functional initiatives on time and on track, we want you on our team.  


The Impact You’ll Make

Executive Operations Leadership

  • Provide advanced administrative and executive support to the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Chief Financial Officer.  
  • Manage complex schedules and logistics across multiple senior leaders, proactively navigating conflicts, and prioritizing high-impact meetings.  
  • Lead the preparation, agenda development, material compilation, and action tracking for Executive Leadership Team and Board-related meetings.  
  • Serve as a diplomatic and professional point of coordination between executive leadership, staff, board members, and external partners while managing sensitive information with total discretion.  


Project Management & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop project plans, track milestones, monitor deadlines, and proactively clear bottlenecks for cross-departmental initiatives.  
  • Actively look for opportunities to streamline administrative processes, recommending and implementing modern tools that make the entire team more efficient.  
  • Maintain highly organized records, follow up on deliverables across teams, and support special projects from concept to completion.  

 

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table

  • At least 4 years of progressively responsible administrative/executive support experience (with 3+ years directly supporting senior leaders), OR an equivalent mix of education and experience.  
  • Proven ability to build task trackers, manage shifting priorities, and keep multiple stakeholders accountable to deadlines.  
  • Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and total comfort working with financial information and numbers.  
  • Top-tier verbal and written communication skills with a knack for drafting flawless executive correspondence and presentations.  
  • A heart for community and a deep alignment with VHFA’s VIIBE values: Integrity, Innovation, Belonging, and Equity.  


Salary Description
$75,000 - $82,000