VP, Strategy & Operations — Remote, Impact & Growth

The Jain Family Institute; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Remote-friendly

Job summary

The Jain Family Institute is seeking a Vice President of Strategy & Operations to help manage ongoing and upcoming projects, reporting to the COO and working with an Operations Lead to oversee the organization’s day-to-day operations. The role oversees strategy across guaranteed income, digital ethics, and higher education finance, while shaping partnerships and external communications.

You will lead budget improvements, collaborate with project leads, and support leadership through

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in consulting or non-profit management.
• BA or higher degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill and convey information in a compelling manner and to recognize the “big picture”
• Strong organizational abilities, with particular experience preparing pitch decks and spreadsheets
• Proven ability to track, prioritize and drive multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to conduct independent research on new areas of opportunities and provide informed feedback to COO & CEO
• Broad familiarity with JFI’s areas of focus, and with the norms and major institutions of philanthropy, policy and social science research
• Entrepreneurial disposition, with a tolerance for ambiguity and complexity, a bias for action and the ability to anticipate the needs of JFI leadership
• Interest in developing a leadership role in non-profit organizations
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience
• Full benefits, including healthcare, dental, and vision, NYC Metro area transit costs covered 100% by employer, 401(k) with company matching, unlimited PTO, and more!

Responsibilities

• Support COO in coordinating ongoing projects across all three pillars of JFI’s work
• Support CEO and COO in researching new initiatives and assessing potential collaborations / partnerships
• Design and develop presentations and speaking points for internal and external audiences, including agendas and materials for fundraising, client or partner meetings
• Facilitate collaboration between Project Leads and PR/Comms in support of broader strategic objectives
• Spearhead improvements to the budget process, including preparing quarterly updates to project leads
• Maintain database of external meetings, ensuring timely follow-up and proactively identifying opportunities for collaboration when opportunities emerge at a later date
• Supporting COO in evaluating, and improving as appropriate, organizational structure
• Working with Operations Lead to support COO in managing budget, recruiting, communications, and technical operations
• Support various Operations Team responsibilities as needed such as organizing regular staff meetings, as well as engaging and boosting team morale

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication skills

Research skills

Multitasking

Education

BA or higher degree

Job description

The Jain Family Institute is seeking a Vice President of Strategy & Operations to help manage ongoing and upcoming projects, reporting to the COO and working with an Operations Lead to oversee the organization’s day-to-day operations. The role oversees strategy across guaranteed income, digital ethics, and higher education finance, while shaping partnerships and external communications.

You will lead budget improvements, collaborate with project leads, and support leadership through