Administration - Administrative Associate & Special Projects Coordinator

Administration - Administrative Associate & Special Projects Coordinator

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S . , Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs.

Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools:
College of Arts & Sciences;
School of Communication, Media & the Arts;
School of Social Work;
School of Performing Arts;
College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology;
School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in itsBest 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition andBest Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a completed application and résumé through the University's online application system. Applications submitted outside of the official Careers at SHU website will not be considered. Applicants should not apply through third-party or external job sites, as such postings may be fraudulent or may misrepresent opportunities that are no longer available at the University. A cover letter or statement of interest is preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Support the administrative work function of two senior administrators; provide project management services, including planning, organizing, managing, executive activities related to projects to ensure reliable and efficient achievement of goals and objectives.

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Provide administrative support for all Board meetings
• Responsible for all board documentation development, review, and maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with other members of senior management
• Manage schedules and deliverables as necessary to meet changing requirements and maintaining expected standards.
• Develop, revise, and maintain Standard Operating Procedure documents associated with this position
• Other duties as assigned

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience working with senior level administration and board directors
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and project management software.
• Exemplary customer service; professional demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong planning and organization skills; strong project/time management skills
• Ability to organize a variety of tasks, meet deadlines and attend to details.
• Exemplary proofreading skills and demonstrated competency with spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Excellent writing skills
• Attention to details, large and small
• Flexibility
• Critical thinker; problem-solver
• High…