"Assistant to the VP/CIO"

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Assistant to the VP/CIO

Division
Planning and Information Technology Department

Department
VP Planning & Information Technology

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range
Exempt

Salary Range
$77,000 - $85,000 / year

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

Serve as the principal administrative partner to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), ensuring seamless execution of executive-level operations. This role manages daily priorities, orchestrates high-stakes workflows, and leads administrative staff, enabling the CIO’s strategic focus and institutional leadership as a senior executive.

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide confidential and proactive administrative support to the CIO, including calendar management, communications, travel, and briefings.
• Lead and coordinate administrative professionals supporting the CIO’s office; assign work, monitor performance, and uphold professional standards.
• Track critical initiatives and ensure timely completion of institutional workflows (HR, Finance, Procurement, etc.) tied to the CIO’s authority.
• Plan and execute executive-level meetings, retreats, and events; prepare agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Liaise with executive offices and governance committees on behalf of the CIO, ensuring strategic alignment and coordination.
• Represent the CIO with discretion, professionalism, and precision in both internal and external interactions.
• Support special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and executive communication campaigns as assigned.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
5+ years in administrative support with 2+ years supporting senior executives

Other Preferences for Consideration

Administrative Professional Certification (CAP) or equivalent
excellent customer and interpersonal skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Attention to detail
Time management

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST01519

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
11/24/2025

Job Close Date
12/15/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How many years experience of office experience providing secretarial/administrative support, which included the production of documents using automated equipment and software do you have?
   • 0-1
   • 2-3
   • 4-5
   • 6+
3. * Do you have at least two years of experience supporting a senior executive?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * How did you hear about this career opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
5. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents