Director, Administration & Strategy

The Woodruff Arts Center•Provo, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Administration & Strategy serves as a strategic partner to the President & CEO, leading high-priority initiatives that advance the Woodruff Arts Center’s mission and long-term strategic priorities. The position is responsible for managing a portfolio of executive initiatives, overseeing cross-functional projects, building partnerships, and driving implementation across the organization. One of the Director’s primary responsibilities is providing strategic leadership for the Arts + Health Laboratory: Georgia’s NeuroArts Coalition. As organizational priorities evolve, the Director will also lead additional initiatives and special projects identified by the CEO, requiring agility, collaboration, and the ability to navigate complex organizational environments. The ideal candidate is a highly organized strategic thinker who enjoys building new programs, bringing diverse stakeholders together, and translating vision into action.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required, in nonprofit management, public health, business administration, or related field.
8-10 years of progressive experience in executive support, strategic project management, or program/coalition leadership, ideally within a nonprofit, arts, healthcare, or academic setting
Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships or coalitions (healthcare systems, universities, funders, community organizations)
Experience with budget development and management for programs or initiatives

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting a C-suite executive or senior leadership team preferred
Familiarity with the arts, health, or neuroscience/wellness sectors a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Provide high level administrative and operational support to the CEO, ensuring seamless coordination of strategic priorities
Manage and track CEO-directed projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and action items remain on schedule
Prepare executive briefing materials, presentations, reports, correspondence, and meeting agendas
Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders facilitating communication and ensuring timely follow-up
Manage confidential and sensitive information with the highest degree of professionalism and discretion
Anticipate the CEO’s administrative and operational needs proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Project manage high-priority strategic initiatives on behalf of the President & CEO
Develop project plans, structures, timelines, budgets, and implementation strategies
Coordinate work across multiple departments to ensure successful execution of strategic priorities
Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis to support executive decision-making
Prepare presentations, briefing materials, reports, and recommendations for the President & CEO and executive leadership
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and recommend solutions
Lead additional initiatives and special projects as organizational priorities evolve
In coordination with the VP of Communications and Strategy, provide strategic and operational leadership for the Arts + Health Laboratory and Georgia’s NeuroArts Coalition
Oversee coalition strategy, stakeholder engagement, convenings, research partnerships, communications, and data management
Advance collaboration among healthcare organizations, universities, artists, researchers, community organizations, and funders
Support growth and long-term sustainability of the initiative
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of annual statewide convening and quarterly network convenings
Manage a portfolio of coalition initiatives, research projects, partnerships, and special programs
Develop and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Work with the President & CEO and CDO to identify opportunities for collaboration and funding
Represent the organization internally and externally as assigned