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Manager, Executive Operations

MAGNOLIA EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Manager, Executive Operations serves as an operational  partner to the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team, providing high-level support in executive coordination, board governance, and workplace operations. This role is responsible for ensuring effective day-to-day executive operations, seamless board and committee processes, and a well-managed office environment that supports organizational priorities. The position requires sound judgment, discretion, strong organizational leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of autonomy. This role also serves as Board Secretary to the Board of Directors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Executive Support & Leadership Coordination

  • Partner with the CEO and Deputy Superintendent to manage priorities, workflow, scheduling, and preparation for key meetings and initiatives
  • Coordinate executive meetings, briefings, and logistics, ensuring agendas, materials, and pre-reads are prepared in advance
  • Ensure meetings are well-structured, decision-oriented, and aligned to leadership priorities
  • Track action items from executive meetings and ensure timely follow-up and completion
  • Coordinate across departments to gather inputs, support communication, and ensure timely execution of leadership requests 
  • Coordinate CEO travel logistics, including itinerary planning, transportation, accommodations, and preparation of relevant materials to ensure efficient and well-supported engagements
  • Anticipate needs, resolve issues proactively, and support cross-functional alignment on organizational priorities

Board Governance & Compliance

  • Lead planning and execution of board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, timelines, logistics, and follow-up
  • Maintain and manage an annual board and governance calendar aligned to key organizational cycles (budget, audit, compliance, and reporting)
  • Serve as Board Secretary to the Board of Directors and maintain official records, minutes, notices, agendas, and governance documentation
  • Ensure compliance with Brown Act, SB 126, and other governance requirements
  • Develop and maintain standardized templates and processes for board materials to ensure consistency and quality
  • Coordinate submissions, postings, and document control across board platforms, public sites, and authorizer communications
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to collect, review, and finalize board reports and materials

Office & Workplace Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day home office operations to ensure an organized, responsive, welcoming and well-functioning work environment
  • Manage vendor relationships, office supplies, facilities coordination, workspace logistics, and operational issue resolution
  • Support internal meetings, events, and culture-building activities, including coordinating logistics such as scheduling, space setup, materials, and catering
  • Manage office-related purchasing, budget tracking, and invoice coordination in partnership with Finance
  • Develop systems and processes that improve efficiency, responsiveness, and operational continuity across the home office 

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Strategic execution
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Judgment and discretion
  • Communication excellence
  • Systems thinking
  • Collaboration and influence
  • Attention to detail
  • Operational leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 3 years of experience in executive support, operations, board governance, office management, or a related field
  • Experience supporting senior leaders and coordinating high-level meetings and projects
  • Strong project management, organization, and follow-through skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
  • Experience with document management systems, productivity tools, and board/governance platforms preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

  • Exempt position
  • Requires flexibility to support board meetings, executive needs, and occasional evening commitment

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000

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