Operations Associate - ECMC Foundation

ECMC Foundation is a nationally focused foundation whose mission is to improve higher education for career success among underserved populations through evidence-based innovation. It is one of several affiliates under the ECMC Group enterprise based in Minneapolis. ECMC Foundation makes investments to remove barriers to postsecondary completion; build the capacity of organizations, institutions and systems; and transform the postsecondary ecosystem using a spectrum of funding structures, including strategic grantmaking and program-related investments, to support both nonprofit and for-profit ventures.

Job Summary

The Operations Associate provides consistent administrative support to the ECMC Foundation team in the Washington D.C. office and support as needed to the broader Foundation team. This role will work independently and with the Operations team to ensure the Foundation team has the necessary support and resources, and will work to optimize office operations, enhance engagement, and contribute to ECMC Foundation's objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to local and visiting employees, guests, and vendors
• Provide administrative support to local and visiting executives, as needed
• Maintain flexibility in the daily schedule to ensure proper levels support, whether the need is in person or virtual
• Partner with key members of the broader organization to deliver the appropriate support in a variety of spaces (e.g., security access, building requests, parking arrangements, IT support, etc.)
• Maintain organization within the office; manage the delivery and coordination of projects including stocking and refilling supplies, managing food delivery logistics, handling mail and packages, etc.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and expense tracking for events and / or meetings
• Schedule a variety of meetings and events to support the activities in the office and virtually; support ad-hoc scheduling needs and meeting preparation requests as requested
• Support onboarding tasks for new employees, including organizing office tours, ensuring proper desk set-up, scheduling necessary connections, etc.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ECMC Foundation may choose to conduct reference checks as part of the hiring process.

Hourly pay range for this position is $31.00-$35.50 per hour. Actual base pay may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector and geographic location.

ECMC Foundation also provides a comprehensive benefits package :