Director of Administrative Services
Commonwealth Senior Living · Charlottesville, VA · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$75k–$90k/yrFull-time
Pay
Pay Range: $75,000‑$90,000 per year.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company‑paid life insurance
- Short‑term and long‑term disability options
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Additional voluntary benefits
Responsibilities
- Executive Leadership Support
- Provide high‑level administrative and strategic support to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Coordinate communications, meetings, follow‑up actions, and executive priorities.
- Prepare and manage presentations, correspondence, reports, agendas, and executive materials.
- Ensure leadership is well prepared for meetings, events, and strategic initiatives.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding organizational, financial, employee, investor, and personal matters.
- Project & Initiative Management
- Lead and coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of executive leadership.
- Develop project plans, timelines, deliverables, and accountability structures.
- Monitor progress, communicate risks and issues, and ensure successful completion of projects.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Reporting, Analysis & Information Management
- Collect, organize, analyze, and present information that supports executive decision‑making.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries.
- Identify trends, opportunities, risks, and areas requiring leadership attention.
- Ensure the accuracy, security, organization, and retention of sensitive information and records.
- Administrative Operations & Process Improvement
- Evaluate and improve administrative processes, systems, and workflows.
- Implement best practices that increase efficiency, consistency, and service quality.
- Promote effective communication and coordination across the organization.
- Leverage technology and process improvements to support organizational growth.
- Meetings, Events & Travel Management
- Plan and oversee executive meetings, leadership events, conferences, and company functions.
- Coordinate logistics, agendas, travel, facilities, vendors, and related communications.
- Manage follow‑up activities and ensure commitments and action items are completed.
- Support budget adherence and cost‑effective execution of events and travel.
- Facilities, Office Services & Vendor Management
- Support office expansion, moves, and administrative infrastructure needs.
- Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, service providers, and suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements when appropriate.
- Monitor vendor performance and administrative expenditures to ensure quality, value, and budget compliance.
- Administrative Team Leadership
- Lead, develop, and oversee administrative staff and related support functions.
- Establish priorities, delegate responsibilities, and monitor performance.
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, responsiveness, and teamwork.
- Serve as a resource to leadership and administrative personnel throughout the organization.
- Communications & Culture
- Represent the organization in a professional, courteous, and service‑oriented manner.
- Support executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and company events.
- Model and promote the company’s values, culture, and standards of professionalism.
- Encourage collaboration, accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting senior executives, executive teams, or complex business operations.
- Demonstrated success in executive support, project management, administration, or business operations.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, prioritization, and follow‑through skills.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently, manage confidential information,