Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as an Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.

This important role is responsible for management of the Chief Executive Officer’s schedule, correspondence, events, administrative processes and management of workflow. The position assists the CEO and other Chief Executives with related assignments required to fulfill the role. The Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer is a high profile and influential role that requires a combination of discretion, focus and flexibility, as well as a willingness to play an active, behind-the-scenes role. This position works closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) (Chief Executive Officer, Chief of Staff, Chief of Programs, Chief of Operations, Chief Counsel, and Chief Financial Officer).

Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our lending and grant programs.

We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.

To be successful in this role you must possess:

• Associate’s degree in business administration and/or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Several years’ experience in providing administrative support to CEO or executive level staff.
• Proven track record of handling confidential and sensitive matters with the utmost discretion.
• Knowledge of what the head of an organization needs to be effective and ability to make it happen.
• Able to thrive and succeed in a fast-paced, changing environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
• Able to remain calm and level-headed during times of crisis or confusion.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment and able to work effectively under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Able to work with multiple personalities and styles of senior-level management in a collaborative way that is focused on business priorities.
• Effective problem solving, issue escalation and conflict management.
• High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• This position requires incumbents to drive for Virginia Housing business purposes. Therefore, incumbents must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and adhere to the standards outlined in the motor vehicle-related administrative regulations and Human Resources policies as a condition of continued employment. 

The ideal candidate would also have knowledge of Virginia Housing’s priorities, goals and objectives to aid in decision making.

Applications and resumes are accepted online only at http://www.virginiahousing.com/careers.

This position will close at midnight on 12/3/2025

Hiring Range: $82,000 - $111,000

A background and motor vehicle check will be performed as a condition of employment.

A Conflict-of-Interest Act Disclosure form and Secondary Employment Disclosure form will need to be completed as a condition of employment.

Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Internal applicants 

(MR-7) Please review relevant HR policy under 'Employment Practices' on the Zone before applying. 

Apply through the Zone or at http://employees-virginiahousing.icims.com/.

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