Manager of Administration

Manager of Administration Buffalo, NY | Full-time

The John R. Oishei Foundation is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Manager of Administration to join our team. Reporting to the Chief Financial & Impact Investment Officer, this critical role will oversee office operations, provide executive support to the President, and serve as a key liaison to the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong communication and project management skills, eager to contribute to the Foundation’s mission of advancing racial equity and building financial prosperity in Buffalo Niagara, starting with a focus on Buffalo’s East Side.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises administrative assistant and oversee administrative functions of Foundation including managing meetings, events, travel, expenses reports, etc.
• Ensure smooth daily operations of the Foundation’s office
• Provide high-level support to the President, including managing schedules and preparing materials and supporting follow up
• Serve as an important liaison to the board of directors providing a high level of customer support and is the primary coordinator for board meetings, materials, and logistics

Who You Are:

While it is understood that no candidate will offer every desired skill, quality, and characteristic, the following description offers a detailed, aspirational profile of the ideal candidate:

• A skilled administrator who thrives in an active environment
• A strategic thinker with a attention to detail and efficiency
• A collaborative team member who enjoys supporting leadership and working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly
• Highly organized
• See solutions and opportunities where others may see challenges
• Committed to advancing the East Side of Buffalo
• Comfortable supporting and building relationships with people who have a variety of work styles and personalities, while working independently much of the time.
• Highly skilled in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; familiarity with collaboration and virtual meeting platforms and readily learns and implement new software systems.
• Customer-service–oriented individual who is a self-directed, problem solver
• Experience in high level customer service or supporting senior leaders or Boards.
• Highly adaptable

Why Join Us? At Oishei, we are deeply committed to racial equity and systems change. Your work will contribute to an organization dedicated to making a meaningful, lasting impact in Buffalo’s communities.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range: $65,000 - $95,000 (commensurate with experience) Exceptional Benefits including including 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance and 401k with a 7% match

This position is based in Buffalo, NY. The successful candidate is expected to work primarily from the Foundation’s office, with flex-time availability based on the requirements of the specific work performed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14210