Operations and Administration Manager - Investments

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), located in Princeton, N.J., is a leading national philanthropy dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime. To get there, we must work to dismantle structural racism and other barriers to health. Since 1972, we have focused on developing and promoting innovations in health and healthcare to improve the lives of millions. Through funding, convening, advocacy, and evidence-building, we work side-by-side with communities, practitioners, and institutions to achieve health equity faster and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.  

At RWJF, we work toward three Generational Goals to transform health in our lifetime: Economic Inclusion for Family Wellbeing, Equitable and Accountable Public Health and Healthcare Systems, and Healthy and Equitable Community Conditions.  

We take seriously our responsibilities, and we pledge to work in ways that reflect our Guiding Principles. These are rooted in equity and influence everything we do at RWJF. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration enable our staff’s wide range of experiences, passions, and perspectives to strengthen our ability to address our nation’s most pressing health issues and support a culture of belonging. Part of this work includes actively shaping an inclusive organization where all staff members thrive as we build and use our capabilities, voice, and power to advance health equity. RWJF offers a collaborative, collegial, and creative work environment. With a career at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, you will make a difference.  

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the chief investment officer (CIO), the operations and administration manager, Investments, will provide seasoned, high-level strategic, operational, and administrative support to the CIO and members of the Investments team. The operations and administration manager ensures that the team operates efficiently, priorities and projects are executed promptly and smoothly, and appropriate parties are informed and aligned. This position is not involved in investment decision-making or portfolio management; rather it focuses on operational excellence, planning, and execution, and acting as a proxy for the CIO in certain internal and external contexts. 

 

As with staff at all levels of RWJF, the operations and administration manager is expected to demonstrate a passionate commitment to equity and the Foundation’s mission and Guiding Principles.  

 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

Team Operations and Administration  

• 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 follow-up on action items.  

• Coordinate contracting, vendor management, invoice processing, and budget tracking in partnership with Finance.  

• Provide travel, expense reporting, and logistics support to team members.  

• Organize and maintain documentation utilizing enterprise and investments-specific systems.  

 

Planning and Execution