Associate Vice President, Administration

Art and Wellness Enterprises • Bentonville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Vice President, Administration (AVP) plays a pivotal role in advancing HWHI’s strategy. As the organization’s senior administrative leader, this role ensures operational excellence, drives organizational alignment, and provides high-level administrative and strategic support to the President. The AVP manages executive operations, oversees Board engagement, coordinates cross-organizational administrative functions, and leads internal communication and workflow across departments. The AVP operates as a trusted partner, integrator, and implementer, translating vision into action while cultivating collaboration across internal teams and external partners. This role requires a strategic, experienced leader who is equally skilled in big-picture thinking and tactical execution, with a passion for transforming health care and driving measurable impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MBA, MPA, MD, PhD) strongly preferred.
• 10–12+ years of progressive cross-functional experience as a chief of staff, chief administrative officer, director-level leader, or similar capacity required.
• Senior leadership experience in operations, strategy, health care, public health, philanthropy, or nonprofit sectors preferred.
• Proven success managing people, operations, budgets, and complex projects.
• Excellent strategic planning, organizational leadership, and change management skills.
• Strong financial and operational acumen.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in dynamic, high-growth, mission-driven environments.
• Experience working with boards and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated commitment to mission-aligned leadership.
• High level of professional integrity and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Passion for innovation and long-term impact in health and well-being.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, visionary environment with a commitment to service and excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Senior leadership experience in operations, strategy, health care, public health, philanthropy, or nonprofit sectors preferred.
• advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MBA, MPA, MD, PhD) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executive Administration and President Support
• Board Engagement and Governance
• Organizational Administration and Cross-Functional Coordination
• Stakeholder Strategy and Initiative Leadership
• People Leadership and Culture
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support evolving organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive