Business Operations Associate

AARP • Washington, DC

392d • $56,250 - $62,500 • Remote

About The Position

The Business Operations Associate at AARP plays a crucial role in supporting the Legal Counsel for the Elderly by participating in various administrative activities, projects, and programs. This position focuses on providing financial budgeting and administrative support, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining business processes to enhance operational efficiency. The associate will engage in tasks that empower and protect vulnerable seniors by ensuring the smooth functioning of the department's initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate's degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in non-profit logistics, grant administration, fundraising, or similar support roles.
• 2+ years of experience in project management, especially in digital-based initiatives.
• Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated understanding of grant cycle processes and risk management.
• Experience working in administrative, fundraising, or finance roles in the non-profit sector.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar databases.

Responsibilities

• Processes and prepares accounting entries for expense reports and budget transfers.
• Reviews and audits financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy.
• Responds to inquiries from internal clients and resolves discrepancies.
• Provides administrative support to senior leadership within the business unit.
• Prepares budget reports, schedules meetings, reserves conference rooms, and makes travel arrangements.
• Assists with various division-wide or enterprise-wide projects and initiatives.
• Conducts research, summarizes data, and creates presentations.
• Tracks budget and project activities, organizes electronic records, and processes various forms.
• Analyzes and develops reports with recommendations for improvement.
• Evaluates existing business processes to identify improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates and monitors processes and projects for timely completion and compliance.
• Troubleshoots problems and suggests alternatives for efficiency.
• Ensures adherence to internal and external quality standards.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Pension plan
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Associate degree