Administrative Assistant, UConn Health

May 25, 2026

The University of Connecticut is a top-ranked national university and health-system with its flagship campus located in idyllic Storrs. Designated a Carnegie Research 1 institution, UConn is the state land- and sea-grant university focused on education, research, and service to the state of Connecticut and beyond. The University serves over 33,000 students across seven campuses, 8,550 first-in-family students, and boasts numerous national championships. UConn Health is a top-ranked health provider that delivers groundbreaking medical education, research, and hospital and clinical services to over one million patients each year. In addition, UConn has nearly 300 scientists who are in the top 2 percent of researchers investigating everything from cancer to AI.

UConn continues its meteoric rise as a top public University with a record number of applications, continued investment in student success, health, and wellness, recruitment of top faculty, innovation in research, and top-tier athletic programs focused on the health and financial literacy of student-athletes. This includes the men’s and women’s basketball teams, which have brought home three consecutive NCAA National Championship trophies in the last three years. UConn is proud to have 26 national championships across all sports.

Guided by the public launch of our most ambitious campaign in history, Because of UConn The Campaign for UConn Nation, we are moving boldly into the future. The $1.5B comprehensive campaign spans all schools, colleges, campuses and UConn Health and focuses on four pillars designed to make education more affordable and elevate UConn among its national peers.

Students First: making transformative investments in financial aid, student health, career readiness, and life skills to improve time-to-degree and career outcomes.
Academic & Innovation Excellence: driving investment in top faculty and graduate fellows and building the innovation ecosystem of the state and beyond.
Health & Wellness of People & Planet: focusing on patient care, medical research, and development of life-changing technologies that improve healthcare outcomes.
Husky Pride: investing in athletic excellence and supporting a thriving UConn Nation that includes more than 290,000 alumni worldwide.

Because of UConn will have a profound impact on the University. It will double the number of named scholarships, fund scientific breakthroughs and advanced lifesaving therapies, and engage UConn Nation in the life and mission of the University like never before.

We seek the top talent in the country to join Husky Nation and help us drive our mission and UConn into the future. We are committed to a caring and supportive work culture, professional and leadership development, and flexibility for high achievers with a passion for higher education.

We’re looking for dedicated professionals to drive success and excellence and exemplify our values.

The UConn Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We celebrate different perspectives and are committed to a welcoming environment that values your unique experiences and identity. As an organization, we strive for continued growth each and every day.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant for UConn Health Development is responsible for coordinating the administrative functions and providing administrative support to the UConn Health team including grateful patient, corporate and foundation relations, principal giving, and the Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine. The Administrative Assistant serves as a liaison with UConn Health administrative staff, other Foundation and University staff, donors, prospects, advisors and/or their staff. The Administrative Assistant independently identifies and resolves issues efficiently while interacting professionally with all levels of UConn Health, The Foundation, University, donors, and the public, in support of the Foundation. The Administrative Assistant will provide back-up support to the Executive Assistant to the SAVP as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

Manages office activities, schedules, and daily tasks:
- Acts as the first point of contact in scheduling and arranging meetings for the team.
- Manages travel arrangements to ensure prompt and cost-effective travel with limited direction and prepares itineraries.
- Carefully reviews documents for accuracy and appropriateness for signatures as needed.
- Provides administrative support on gift agreements, pledge agreements, and leadership briefings and memos.
Coordinates and schedules meetings, site visits, and events for prospects, donors, staff, and others as assigned:
- Handles logistics including facilities and food arrangements, compiles and distributes meeting agendas and other relevant materials.
- Prepares agendas, meeting materials; prepares minutes; tracks status of agenda items; proactively follows up on open items as necessary.
Coordinates workflows to ensure prompt attention and follow through:
- Edits and independently composes correspondence and other documents for review; ensures preparation, proofreading, and distribution of documents, including, but not limited to, letters, memos, charts, reports, office forms, invoices, purchase orders, and minutes of meetings.
- Collaborates with multiple Foundation departments as well as UConn Health and University units to organize and coordinate internal communication and special projects.
Budget responsibilities for the department:
- Prepare, submit, and track expense reimbursements on a timely basis.
- Track and reconcile departmental budget expenditure, maintaining budget timelines.
- Run monthly budget reports.
Maintains strict confidentiality of information and exercises sound independent judgment regarding dissemination of information.
May need to work at flexible times to accommodate business needs.
Model and articulate the Foundation’s organizational core values at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

Champion for inclusive priorities bother internally and externally.
Well-organized, self-starter who can manage time effectively and who has excellent written and oral communication skills, including proofreading.
Demonstrates the ability to perform multiple tasks, to track details, and to set priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The ability to engender trust and confidence of donors and prospective donors and to maintain confidentiality of donor information.
Demonstrates the ability to exercise independent judgment with regard to work responsibilities, prioritization of workload.
Ability to be congenial, professional, and effective in handling situations with donors, Foundation staff, University staff, and visitors.
Integrity in dealing with confidential information
High level of motivation, as well as an ability to exercise independent judgment.
Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.
The ability to build productive, beneficial relationships with a broad range of constituencies.
Strong written and verbal communications skills, including ability to effectively communicate University priorities to donors and prospects, and to positively represent the University and Foundation.
Familiar with the use of computers and information management tools, such as CRMs (Blackbaud).
Ability to handle multiple tasks, to assess and order priorities, and to track details in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to engender trust and confidence of donors and prospective donors and to maintain confidentiality of donor information; ability to represent the UConn Foundation to prospects, donors, faculty, administrators, and others.
Ability to work to the demands of the position, which may exceed a 40-hour work week.
Attention to and concern for others.

Education & Experience

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of experience as an administrative assistant or similar experience.

Salary:

The expected salary for this position is $60,000+. It will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also placing an emphasis on internal equity.

Benefits:

Benefits start from day one. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans and will make an annual contribution to your health savings account if enrolled in one of the high-deductible health plans offered by the Foundation.

In addition, there are a few other perks to being a UConn Foundation employee:

We offer a generous contribution to your 403(b)-retirement plan to help you plan for retirement.
We place an emphasis on work/life balance. In addition to a hybrid schedule, you will receive thirteen paid holidays, five weeks of paid time off per calendar year, and additional sick time.
We invest in your professional development. Aside from opportunities to participate in various trainings, committees, and conferences throughout the year, you will also be eligible for tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.

Please contact Employee Support & Experience team member if you need any assistance completing any forms or participating in any part of the application process due to a disability.