Executive Assistant to the Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO)

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Labcorp is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) to join our team in Durham, NC.

Work Location: Durham, NC. This position requires onsite presence five days per week.

Work Schedule: This is a full time, non-exempt (hourly) position. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday. Business needs may occasionally require evening, after-hours, or additional support based on executive schedules, leadership meetings, and organizational priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support to the Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO).
• Manage complex executive calendars, meeting schedules, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and prioritization of executive activities.
• Coordinate the CITO's daily schedule to align with strategic initiatives, leadership engagements, and business objectives.
• Prepare executive presentations, briefing materials, reports, executive summaries, talking points, correspondence, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate executive meetings, including agenda preparation, logistics, action item tracking, and follow-up activities.
• Serve as a liaison between the CITO and senior executives, business leaders, vendors, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Screen, prioritize, and manage executive communications to ensure timely responses and follow-through.
• Track executive deliverables, commitments, action items, and strategic initiatives.
• Support preparation for Board meetings, executive reviews, leadership meetings, conferences, town halls, and external events.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodations, and logistics.
• Process executive expenses and support administrative activities related to executive operations.
• Utilize digital productivity tools, collaboration platforms, and AI-enabled technologies to improve executive workflows and efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of organizational priorities, technology initiatives, and executive objectives to proactively support the CITO.
• Anticipate executive needs, manage scheduling conflicts, and identify opportunities to improve executive effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma with 9 or more years of experience supporting senior executives in a corporate environment; or Associate degree with 7 or more years of experience supporting senior executives in a corporate environment; or a Bachelor’s degree
• 5 or more years of experience supporting senior executives in a large corporate environment.
• 2 or more years of experience supporting C-level executives, executive vice presidents, senior vice presidents, chief information officers, chief technology officers, or equivalent executive leaders.
• 3 or more years of experience managing executive calendars, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, executive communications, and board or leadership meeting support.
• 3 or more years of experience handling confidential, proprietary, or sensitive business information.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• 2 or more years of experience utilizing collaboration and workplace productivity platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience supporting a Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information & Technology Officer, or similar technology executive.
• 2 or more years of experience supporting executives within information technology, digital transformation, technology operations, or shared services organizations.
• 3 or more years of experience working in large, matrixed enterprise environments.
• 1 or more years of experience utilizing Artificial Intelligence tools or AI-enabled productivity platforms in a business environment.
• 3 or more years of experience preparing executive presentations, strategic communications, executive briefings, or board-level materials.

Additional Job Standards

Executive Support & Communication

• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong executive presence and professionalism.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate complex business or technical information into executive-ready communication materials.

Relationship Management

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all organizational levels.
• Ability to interact effectively with executives, business leaders, vendors, and external partners.
• High degree of discretion, confidentiality, and emotional intelligence.

Business & Technical Acumen

• Strong understanding of technology organizations, technology operations, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to quickly learn technical concepts and business priorities.
• Technically savvy with the ability to leverage emerging technologies and digital workplace tools.
• AI acumen with an understanding of how AI-enabled tools can improve productivity, communication, and executive operations.

Problem Solving & Adaptability

• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and minimal direction.
• Adaptability, responsiveness, and a proactive service-oriented mindset.

Working Conditions

• Position is based in Durham, NC and requires onsite presence five days per week.
• Occasional evening or after-hours support may be required based on executive schedules, leadership meetings, or business priorities.
• Limited travel may be required in support of executive meetings, conferences, or organizational events.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced executive environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

About the Role

The Executive Assistant to the CITO provides dedicated, high-level executive support exclusively to the Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO). This role serves as a trusted strategic partner to the CITO, enabling executive effectiveness through proactive management of priorities, communications, scheduling, travel, and day-to-day executive operations.

The position operates with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and independence while supporting a fast-paced and highly dynamic technology environment. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, technically savvy, and capable of anticipating executive needs while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

This role requires strong business acumen, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with senior executives, business leaders, external partners, and stakeholders across the organization. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of technology organizations, modern digital workplace tools, and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to help streamline executive workflows and improve operational efficiency.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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