Chief Administration Officer
# Chief Administration Officer **Vermont Housing Finance Agency** · Burlington, VT 05401 · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 10 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Description: Are you an executive leader ready to shape the operational backbone of a mission-driven agency? At the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), we are on a mission to ensure all Vermonters have access to affordable housing. We are seeking a visionary Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to serve as a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic direction across our core operational pillars: Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing & Public Affairs, and Administrative Services & Facilities. This isn't just an operations role—it is a transformational leadership position responsible for modernizing agency technology, nurturing a high-performing culture, safeguarding institutional reputation, and aligning organizational infrastructure with state housing priorities. If you excel at connecting day-to-day operations to long-term strategic vision, building accountable teams, and driving operational excellence, we want you on our executive team! Core accountabilities and responsibilities: Technology Strategy - Ensure technology investments, priorities, and systems are aligned with Agency business needs and strategic objectives. - Oversee cybersecurity, business continuity, information management, and technology modernization efforts. - Promote the effective use of technology and emerging tools to improve efficiency, collaboration, service delivery, and decision-making. - Recommend prioritization and resource allocation for Agency-wide technology initiatives. Human Resources Strategy - Maintain effective talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, succession planning, compensation, and employee engagement practices. - Direct the development and implementation of human resource policies, programs, and practices that support organizational goals and compliance obligations. Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs - Direct the marketing strategy and oversee its implementation. - Maintain strategic communications plan and oversee its implementation. - Serve as strategic advisor on communications, messaging, reputation management and public engagement. - Oversee crisis communications planning and response efforts. - Oversee legislative affairs, public policy and intergovernmental relations. - Coordinate organizational responses to legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments affecting the agency’s mission and operations. - Direct internal agency-wide communications and all-staff meetings to address general organizational matters. Administrative Services and Facilities - Maintain a safe, professional, and productive work environment through effective facilities and equipment management. - Oversees stewardship of administrative resources, vendor relationships, contracts, and operational budgets. - Maintain effective systems for records management, workplace safety, and business continuity. - Organizational Leadership & Administration - Provide strategic leadership for the Agency's administrative, technology, human resources, and facilities functions. - Ensure organizational infrastructure, business systems, and administrative services effectively support Agency operations and strategic priorities. - Promote operational excellence, continuous improvement, and organizational effectiveness across administrative functions. - Contribute to Agency-wide planning, decision-making, and implementation of strategic initiatives. Leadership and Management - This position supervises the following role(s): IT Director; Public Affairs Director; Human Resources Manager; Administration and Facilities Specialist; and Administrative Support Specialist - Ensure the delivery of high-quality, relevant operational information by fully utilizing enterprise software systems. - Provide direction, accountability, coaching, and development to support individual and team success. - Connect day-to-day activities to long-term organizational goals and identifies opportunities to advance VHFA's mission. Work Environment & Flexibility This position offers a hybrid work structure. You will work in our collaborative Burlington office environment and remotely as coordinated with executive leadership, with in-office presence required for key agency events, board meetings, and legislative sessions. The Perks - A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and the family or optional buy-out plan - Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care Account - Company-sponsored Short and Long-Term Disability - Company-sponsored Life Insurance - Up to $4,000 educational assistance - Employee Assistance Program - Combined Time Off & Holiday Pay - Up to 6 weeks of paid time off for parental and family leave - Parking Reimbursement for designated lots - 403b Savings Account & 457 Retirement Plan Ready to help us build a stronger community? Apply Today! Requirements: What You Bring to the Table - Executive Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, HR, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred), paired with at least 8–10 years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience across administrative, HR, or technology operations. - Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to manage diverse functional areas—from IT infrastructure and cybersecurity to media relations, HR policy, and facilities management. - Strategic Vision & Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex operational data, interpret financial metrics, allocate resources effectively, and translate agency strategy into clear priorities and results. - Exceptional Communication: Outstanding executive communication and diplomacy skills with experience advising leadership on public engagement, crisis response, and legislative developments. - Mission Alignment: Deep alignment with VHFA’s VIIBE values: Integrity, Innovation, Belonging, and Equity.
Наблюдалась 2026-10-11, впервые 2026-09-30, источник — Indeed.