Associate to the Vice President & Chief Investment Officer

Associate to the Vice President & Chief Investment Officer

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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. The Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. We work on several big bets that strive toward transformative change in areas of profound concern, including the existential threats of climate change, criminal justice reform, revitalizing local news in the U.S., and corruption in Nigeria. We maintain enduring commitments in our hometown Chicago, investing in people, places, and partnerships to build a more inclusive Chicago and in journalism and media, investing in just and inclusive news and narratives. We also make awards to extraordinarily creative individuals through the MacArthur Fellows program and for solutions to critical problems of our time through 100&Change. For more information, please visit our website at www.macfound.org.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Executive Support & Priority Management

• Oversee the CIO’s complex calendar, meeting preparation, and priority alignment; anticipate needs and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Serve as primary point of contact for CIO communications and correspondence; gather and summarize background materials for meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics and itineraries; partner with internal meetings and events staff for on‑site support.
• Represent the CIO’s office with diplomacy and discretion; liaise with trustees / Investment Committee members, senior leadership, external managers / consultants, and peer institutions.
• Draft and edit key CIO communications, presentations, and memos; maintain consistent tone and high standards.
• Manage CIO travel and expense processes in accordance with policy guidelines.

Governance; Investment Committee (IC) & Board

Strategic Projects & Cross‑Functional Execution

Investment Office Support

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Qualifications

The position is hybrid and based in Chicago, Illinois.

Annual salary for this role will start at $81,200. We offer a generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support your life, health, and well‑being.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The work environment is an office setting. Intermittent physical activities will include bending, reaching, sitting, and moving around the office during working hours. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable a person with disabilities to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations are also available during the interview process.

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