Senior Advisor
Executive Office Administrative Aide 1
Recruitment # 260527-3551EX-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 5/30/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $85,000 - $95,000(Salary commensurate with experience)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 6/15/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Office of the Lieutenant Governor (https://portal.ct.gov/lt-governor?language=en_US) , is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Senior Advisor (Executive Office Administrative Aide 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3551EX&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) ).
What We Can Offer You:
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Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees
APPOINTMENT
This position is appointed by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3-1 and 5-198 (10) and (18) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Position Details:
In-office
First shift
Location: Hartford, CT
The Role:
As the Senior Advisor, you will plan and execute public events, draft memorandum and attend events with the Lt. Governor. Additionally, the Senior Advisor will develop legislative proposals for the Lt. Governor and will work with the legislature and key stakeholders to advance these proposals.
Some responsibilities include:
Planning, managing, staffing, and executing public events hosted by the Lieutenant Governor.
Drafting memos for events and meetings attended by the Lieutenant Governor
Developing legislative proposals for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Monitoring legislative proposals and provide updates to ensure the Lieutenant Governor and staff are fully informed.
Partnering with the Governor's Office and state agencies to align administrative goals, coordinate legislative initiatives.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Office of the Governor or Lieutenant Governor this class serves as an assistant in a wide variety of administrative, staff or liaison functions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in Connecticut state government.
Prior experience in the Connecticut General Assembly or a state agency.
Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
Acumen and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
A bachelor's degree.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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