The McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility (IEM) is seeking a highly organized and proactive Operations Administrator to join our team. You will be based in our Atlanta or Tampa office and play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the Institute’s operations.
IEM is a research institute and think tank dedicated to advancing inclusive economic growth in the United States and globally. Our mission is to empower leaders across the private, public, and social sectors to take coordinated action to accelerate inclusive economic growth and improve economic mobility. We achieve this through rigorous research, convening stakeholders, and translating insights into practical tools and capabilities that drive real-world impact.
As the Operations Administrator, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the IEM team. You will work closely with the core IEM team and collaborate with POD leaders and other stakeholders to ensure the Institute’s administrative needs are met. Your contribution will enable the team to focus on delivering high impact work that advances IEM’s mission.
Your role involves providing comprehensive administrative support by managing and maintaining accurate records, organizing and storing information, and ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible. You will handle internal and external correspondence, including drafting, reviewing, and distributing emails, memos, and reports to facilitate timely and effective communication.
Additionally, you will manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for team members and external vendors supporting events, ensuring all logistics are handled efficiently and align with team priorities. Your role also includes assisting in the planning, organization, and execution of events, workshops, and convenings, which involves managing logistics, tracking attendance, and maintaining detailed records of event outcomes.
You will support knowledge management by organizing and maintaining knowledge repositories, ensuring research outputs, tools, and resources are well-structured, accessible, and easy to navigate.