$60K - 80K a year
Manage internal business operations including HR support, finance/accounting coordination, facilities management, and executive support.
3-4 years operations or office management experience, bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong computer literacy, excellent communication, and ability to work onsite in Seattle minimum 2 days per week.
Job title: Administrative Manager Company: 501 Commons Job description: Description: About the Company 501 Commons is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that serves nonprofits through ongoing and project-based professional services in IT, HR, finance, database, and management consulting. We also serve as the program administrator for Washington State Opportunity Scholarships and support 1400 nonprofits by providing fundraising education, a fundraising platform, and two annual giving events. We are passionate about amplifying the strengths of nonprofits, so all people and communities flourish. 501 Commons is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds and support their retention and advancement within the organization. We believe that having a board, staff, and volunteer corps with diverse personal and professional backgrounds enhances our ability to meet our mission. Summary The Administrative Manager is a key role supporting all internal business operations. The successful candidate will be extremely detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. This position also requires the candidate have knowledge of or interest in learning about basic elements of finance/accounting, human resources management, IT, and facilities management. This position is a career pathway to other operations roles such as operations manager and finance manager among others. Responsibilities Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Liaison (20%) • Serves as primary point of contact for Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) solving problems where possible or routing needs to appropriate point person in finance, HR, IT. Accounts Receivable, Bank Deposits and other Accounting Support (25%) • Serves as the primary liaison to WSOS for donation pledges receivable • Enters all donation payments received into accounting system • Leads monthly donation reconciliation with WSOS between 501 Commons' accounting and WSOS Salesforce instance • Collects and enters all checks to electronically deposit with bank in partnership with Staff Accountant • Serves as primary support for tracking all WSOS and 501Commons' lobbying activities including filing required reports, with support from Controller • Supports the staff Accountant and Controller in accounting processes by routing 501 Commons donations, grants, payments, and receipts, collecting and scanning mail, and transmitting invoices Human Resources Support (25%) • Supports Interim HR Manager and HR Generalist in coordinating onboarding and offboarding tasks for new employees such as shipping laptops for new hires, adding phone extensions, etc. • Act as manager of required employee software including Keeper (password manager) • Coordinates staff trainings for WSOS and 501 Commons by coordinating with subject-matter experts to facilitate time, ate, and curriculum. Examples including annual staff phishing and malware training Facilities Management and General Operations (10%) • Serves as primary liaison for day-to-day needs of 501 Commons' subtenants • Supports Deputy Director in annual lease-renewal tasks • Ensure the office environment is clean, organized, safe, and welcoming, with appropriate care for shared kitchen, office equipment, supplies, and emergency preparedness • Own responsibility for the annual administrative calendar to manage board, partner, and vendor relationships, annual filings, and operations tasks are completed in a timely and thorough manner Executive Support (20%) • Supports Deputy Director in managing day-to-day tasks and calendar • In partnership with Deputy Director, coordinates all-staff meetings, regular managers' meetings and other staff function as needed • As needed, supports Deputy Director in relaying with insurance and benefits brokers Remote work and COVID Policy You must be vaccinated to the level recommended by the CDC to provide immunity. You may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccine requirements. New staff have 3 months from the hire date to be in compliance. Our COVID policy is available upon request. What we offer • Flexibility: Ability to set your own schedule within a M-F, 7 am to 6 pm timeframe, including work from home days • Opportunities for professional development. Benefits: • Employees receive generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays,100% employer-paid medical (HMO options), dental, and vision coverage, life, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long term disability coverage • Employees have access to a flexible spending account, health reimbursement account, Employee Assistance Program, and paid membership in the Peoples Memorial Association • There is a 401K retirement account with an employer contribution. Inclusiveness Statement 501 Commons is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that fully utilizes the talents of all of our team members to achieve our mission. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that is inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs, or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued, and supported Requirements: Competencies • Fosters positive professional relationships through active listening, well-developed verbal and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail • Works well with diverse audiences, including clients, peers, volunteers, and supervisors • Proactive and focused on defining the next steps required to advance administrative processes • Maintains and demonstrates a customer focus consistent with 501 Commons' values • Uses good time and project management skills, demonstrated by meeting or exceeding deadlines, maintaining an accurate work calendar, and anticipating the time requirement of tasks and projects • Highly organized and can prioritize tasks while handling interruptions professionally • Proficient in utilizing technology to manage time and projects • Represents 501 Commons in a professional manner, as demonstrated by appropriate appearance, speaking and writing skills, disposition, and overall demeanor Qualifications You must be able to perform well under pressure and quickly prioritize tasks. The ideal candidate has the foresight to anticipate needs, likes to solve problems, and enjoys efficiently handling detailed information to make processes flow well. We know the right person for this role may not meet all our qualifications. If you think you could be a good fit, reach out and let us know! To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Required Qualifications * 3-4 years of experience working in operations coordination, finance coordination, office management, etc. • Experience being lead or primarily responsible for project execution/work tasks • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • A high degree of computer literacy, excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and the desire and ability to learn new programs and applications as needed • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to exercise independent judgment to prioritize tasks according to importance and time sensitivity • Ability to work from 501 Commons' office in Seattle a minimum of 2 days per week Desired Qualifications * Experience working in an accounting system such as QuickBooks or MIP • Experience working with an HRIS system such as Paylocity, Paycor, or Paycom • Experience working or volunteering in a nonprofit organization • Work, volunteer, or personal experience with diverse communities, including LBGTQ, BIPOC, and people with disabilities Physical Requirements The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to others in person, over the phone, on a computer • Ability to sit at a desk/office setting for most of the workday. (Includes work from home.) • Ability to work with a keyboard (or an alternative way of communicating with a computer) and to view a lighted computer screen for extended periods in standard office conditions and lighting • Ability to lift 30 pounds and move furnishing required for set up of events. • Access to reliable transportation to commute to and from WSOS's office and/or the 501 Commons office, as needed. PI188989618 Expected salary: Location: Seattle, WA Job date: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:17:07 GMT Apply for the job now!
This job posting was last updated on 10/10/2025