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Chief Operations Officer at Buffalo Urban League

Chief Operations Officer

Buffalo Urban League · New York

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Chief Operations Officer

Buffalo Urban League · New York

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About the Role

The incumbent will report to the President & Chief Executive Officer and will be a member of the executive management team. The incumbent has overall responsibility for all program staff and their supervisors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and coordinate the work of multiple program areas on a day-to-day basis.
  • Ensure successful cross-coordination between program areas and with other departments.
  • Build strategic partnerships and develop special projects and initiatives with external partners.
  • Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with other nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations.
  • Develop and implement procedures for monitoring the quality and quantity of services delivered.
  • Monitor the scope of service requirements of multiple contracts and ensure compliance.
  • Assist in grant/contract identification and grant writing.
  • Prepare grant reports for review by CEO, Finance, and funders.
  • Attract, retain, train, supervise, coach, and develop staff.
  • Develop and monitor the program budget.
  • Monitor budget and program expenditures.
  • Meet regularly with Finance and direct reports to review contract expenditures.
  • Provide information to the finance department for timely billing of contracts/grants.
  • In concert with the board, CEO, and other stakeholders, develop, implement, and execute the strategic plan.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Health, Social Work, Human Services Management, or related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years progressive management experience in a non-profit service environment.
  • Prior experience managing large teams.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of social services programs and the business acumen to effectively manage across diverse programs.
  • Analytical, with demonstrated experience in program evaluation and application of outcome measurements, and best practices.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, with experience building programs and collaborations.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with donors, board members, staff, and funders.
  • Demonstrated integrity and accountability.
  • Player/coach, effective at delegation, with the ability to motivate and build relationships and partnerships at all levels.
  • Experience with government contracts, contract management, and compliance.
  • Must be a proven strategic thinker, problem solver, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Skills

  • Public Administration
  • Health
  • Social Work
  • Human Services Management
  • Program Evaluation
  • Outcome Measurements
  • Best Practices
  • Grant Writing
  • Contract Management
  • Compliance
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office

Location

  • Buffalo, NY 14203

Work Type

  • Full Time

Experience Level

  • 10 years progressive management experience

Education Level

  • Master’s Degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary/year

About the Company

  • Our Mission To help African Americans and others in underserved communities achieve their highest true social parity, economic self- reliance, power, and civil rights. The League promotes economic empowerment through education and job training, housing and community development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, health, and quality of life.