Executive Office & Governance Manager

United Way Worldwide; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is seeking a proactive Manager, Office of the President to provide strategic, operational, and administrative support to the President and CEO, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Vice President.

You will coordinate executive calendars, prepare briefs, draft communications, and lead cross-department projects while engaging donors, volunteers, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred plus three years of executive and board administration experience.
• Familiarity with the non-profit sector and governance frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for strategic initiatives led by the Office of the President, coordinating activities across departments and ensuring timely execution of key priorities.
• Prepare executive briefs, recommendations, presentations, and decision-support materials.
• Monitor progress on strategic objectives and provide regular updates on milestones, risks, and opportunities.
• Support organizational planning efforts, leadership retreats, and special initiatives for executive leadership.
• Coordinate follow-up on executive decisions to ensure alignment and accountability.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Survey tools

Job description

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is seeking a proactive Manager, Office of the President to provide strategic, operational, and administrative support to the President and CEO, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Vice President.

You will coordinate executive calendars, prepare briefs, draft communications, and lead cross-department projects while engaging donors, volunteers, and community partners.