Executive Director, Operations

About Us:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
Specifically, our team members—
• Explore frontier issues, test new ideas, and suggest novel approaches to address big-picture challenges that will impact the future.
• Work with businesses to provide practical solutions for wider adoption, participation, and engagement.
• Convene and coordinate with businesses and public leaders to take immediate action in moments of unanticipated crisis.
We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. We are committed to our employees, and as part of our team we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.
Position Overview:
The Executive director of Operations for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will play a pivotal role in supporting the president and senior leadership team. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The executive director will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the Foundation, facilitating communication across departments, and driving key initiatives to support the Foundation’s mission.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the day-to-day management of special projects and initiatives as directed by the president and the senior vice presidents.
• Coordinate and manage the execution of strategic initiatives and projects across the Foundation, identifying areas for coordination and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between departments to ensure project prioritization and alignment with organizational goals.
• Support the development and implementation of tools, policies, and procedures to enhance organizational performance and increase efficiency.
• Oversee the preparation of reports, presentations, analyses, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Foundation at meetings and events as needed, acting as a liaison with key stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to the president and senior leadership team.
• Manage 1 or 2 colleagues.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public policy, or a related field; an advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in leading teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and analytic skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working in a cross-matrixed system.
• Able to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong emotional quotient and maturity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. Comfortable learning additional software and systems tools as needed (e.g., AI tools, Salesforce.)
The salary range for this position is $143,614.00 to $160,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws