Director of Executive Affairs

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC•Windsor, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Executive Affairs serves as a key partner to the CEO, supporting the coordination and advancement of organizational priorities. This role is responsible for facilitating executive-level initiatives, supporting leadership team effectiveness, coordinating board committee engagement, and ensuring alignment across departments. This position operates as a central point of coordination with the C-suite, helping ensure that priorities, decisions, and initiatives move forward efficiently and effectively. The role does not have supervisory authority over departments and instead works collaboratively to support organizational success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
6-10+ years of relevant experience in executive support, project coordination, and/or organizational leadership
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across departments
Capacity to learn and utilize multiple information systems and input, analyze and report data
High level of discretion/maintaining confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism
High emotional intelligence including clear communication, mediation, and conflict resolution abilities.
Demonstrates behaviors that reflect CSI Values - Connection, Compassion, Service & Integrity

Responsibilities

Support the CEO and Chiefs in advancing organizational priorities and special projects
Coordinate cross-department initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals
Track progress and report on key priorities; support follow-up on executive decisions
Identify and elevate barriers to progress as appropriate
Plan and coordinate leadership team meetings
Develop agendas and prepare supporting materials
Track decisions and action items and ensure follow-through
Coordinate leadership retreats, planning sessions, and /or committee work groups
Facilitate meetings/sessions, as needed
Support preparation and coordination of board committee meetings
Assist in developing board materials and communications with the Executive Administrative Assistant
Track board action items and follow-up activities
Coordinate logistics for board meetings and retreats with the Executive Administrative Assistant.
Coordination/project management for CEO-led projects involving multiple departments
Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams
Support alignment of projects with organizational priorities
Track and report progress
Prepare briefing materials for CEO meetings and decisions
Assist with presentations, communications, and special projects
Other assignments as requested by the CEO