Overview
Manager of Administration Jobs in Buffalo, New York, USA at The John R. Oishei Foundation
Enabling our team to work effectively and collaboratively
May 27, 2025
This critical role will oversee office operations, provide executive support to the President, and serve as a key liaison to the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong communication and project management skills, eager to contribute to the Foundation’s mission of advancing racial equity and building financial prosperity in Buffalo Niagara, starting with a focus on Buffalo’s East Side.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervises administrative assistant and oversees administrative functions of the Foundation including managing meetings, events, travel, expense reports, etc.
Ensures smooth daily operations of the Foundation’s office
Provides high-level support to the President, including managing schedules, preparing materials, and follow-up support
Serves as an important liaison to the board of directors, providing high-level customer support, and coordinating board meetings, materials, and logistics
While it is understood that no candidate will possess every desired skill, quality, and characteristic, the following description offers a detailed, aspirational profile of the ideal candidate:
A skilled administrator who thrives in an active environment
A strategic thinker with attention to detail and efficiency
A collaborative team member who enjoys supporting leadership and working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly
Highly organized
Sees solutions and opportunities where others may see challenges
Committed to advancing the East Side of Buffalo
Comfortable supporting and building relationships with people of various work styles and personalities, while working independently most of the time
Highly skilled in MS Office:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; familiar with collaboration and virtual meeting platforms; quick to learn and implement new software systems
A customer-service-oriented individual who is self-directed and a problem solver
Experience in high-level customer service or supporting senior leaders or Boards
Highly adaptable
At Oishei, we are deeply committed to racial equity and systems change. Your work will contribute to an organization dedicated to making a meaningful, lasting impact in Buffalo’s communities.
Salary range: $65,000 – $95,000 (commensurate with experience)
Exceptional benefits including 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401k with a 7% match
This position is based in Buffalo, NY. The successful candidate is expected to work primarily from the Foundation’s office, with flexible hours based on work requirements.
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Title: Manager of Administration
Company: The John R. Oishei Foundation
Location: Buffalo, New York, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin, Administrative Management)
