Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
OperationsandAdministrationManagerInvestments
“Operations and Administration Manager - Investments at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Skills: operational excellence, planning, execution, process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Own day-to-day operations for the investments team, including scheduling, overseeing the private investment annual meeting tracking and registration process, agenda development, meeting preparation, note-taking and”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensures that the team operates efficiently, priorities and projects are executed promptly and smoothly, and appropriate parties are informed and aligned.; Achieve health equity faster and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.
Industry & Context.
Strategic thinking skills with ability to anticipate needs, identify issues, and develop and implement solutions.; Identify operational inefficiencies or gaps and recommend practical solutions.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain high levels of confidentiality., Ability to work in a hybrid environment with presence in midtown Manhattan office four days a week., Deep social justice values and commitment to the practice of racial justice, health equity, and the Foundation’s vision, values, and Guiding Principles., Candidates whose experience exceeds the minimum requirements will be given particular consideration for a higher placement within the salary range., perform job duties in a typical business office environment., operating basic office equipment., attend meetings, both in person and off-site via phone or videoconference.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of experience supporting executive leaders., Experience working in a corporate, financial, or professional services organization., Experience managing projects and priorities across multiple parties., Excellent verbal and written communication skills., Ability to exercise discretion and maintain high levels of confidentiality., Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds., Strategic thinking skills with ability to anticipate needs, identify issues, and develop and implement solutions., Versatile, adaptable, and thrives amid changing needs and priorities., Ability to work in a hybrid environment with presence in midtown Manhattan office four days a week., Deep social justice values and commitment to the practice of racial justice, health equity, and the Foundation’s vision, values, and Guiding Principles.
Nice to Have
Twelve (12) years of progressive administrative and operational experience in an entrepreneurial environment., Fifteen (15) years of progressive administrative and operational experience in an entrepreneurial environment.
What You'll Do.
Own day-to-day operations for the investments team
overseeing the private investment annual meeting tracking and registration process
note-taking and follow-up on action items.
Coordinate contracting
and budget tracking in partnership with Finance.
and logistics support to team members.
Organize and maintain documentation utilizing enterprise and investments-specific systems.
Translate team goals and strategic initiatives into actionable plans
Monitor progress against priorities
and proactively drive resolution.
Facilitate alignment across the investments team and with cross-functional partners.
Lead the development and coordination of Investment Committee (IC) and Board materials
ensuring that deliverables are professional
Manage cross-functional projects within the Investments team involving Finance
Track deliverables and ensure accountability across appropriate parties.
Identify operational inefficiencies or gaps and recommend practical solutions.
Serve as a proxy for the CIO in external communications
including with IC members.
Handle inbound requests and communications for CIO.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Facilitate alignment across the investments team and with cross-functional partners.; Manage cross-functional projects within the Investments team involving Finance, Law, and Operations.; Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Process & Methodology
Experience managing projects and priorities across multiple parties., Translate team goals and strategic initiatives into actionable plans, milestones, and timelines., Monitor progress against priorities, identify bottlenecks, and proactively drive resolution., Lead the development and coordination of Investment Committee (IC) and Board materials, ensuring that deliverables are professional, polished, and timely., Manage cross-functional projects within the Investments team involving Finance, Law, and Operations., Track deliverables and ensure accountability across appropriate parties.
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