Director of Home Office Administration - Goodwin Living

Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

Goodwin Living ranks #2 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource. Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

About the Position

The position is the key partner to the Chief of Staff, CEO, Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO), & Director of Real Estate (DoRE) in achieving organizational goals and operational efficiency. Guides corporate communications and workflow through the Home Office of the corporation and is primarily liaison to represent selected corporate officers with outside constituents. Serves as key partner to CEO, CBDO, and DoRE, in affiliation, merger, and development projects of the corporation. Supervises and directs Home Office Executive Assistant.  

Essential skills include the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. 

Key Duties

• Coordinates the calendars of the CEO, CBDO, and DoRE. Schedules appointments, meetings and conference calls, often requiring complex coordination of schedules of multiple outside parties and board members. 
• Serves as the primary partner to CEO, CBDO, DoRE, and COS in activities supporting the growth of business operations, including mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and new developments. This includes, but not limited to, coordinating with legal counsel, and other parties to successfully complete contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Letters of Intent, and other materials related to business development.
• Assists in due diligence organization, distribution, and analysis for all new business relationships, including vetting of new acquisitions, affiliations, joint ventures, and partnerships
• Leads business research and analysis projects for CEO, CBDO, DoRE, and COS.
• Serves as the contact for requests, problems, etc. of residents, their families, staff and outside parties that are brought to the Home Office; analyzes issues, obtains background information, handles or refers appropriately to the COS, CEO, or CBDO. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a relevant position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Teams (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), and Adobe Acrobat.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.