Chief Of Administration

Position Summary

The Chief of Administration provides strategic leadership for the organization’s administrative functions, ensuring alignment with SARC’s mission and values. This role oversees Human Resources, Facilities, Administration, and Professional Development, and collaborates with leadership to maintain operational excellence, compliance, and a positive organizational culture.

Work Site

100% In Office. No remote work authorized.

Human Resources

• Recruitment and onboarding for all staff
• Ensure equitable and inclusive hiring practices
• Maintain and update HR policies, Employee Handbook, and compliance with labor laws
• Implement compensation and benefits programs
• Monitor performance evaluation processes and provide guidance to managers
• Develop initiatives that promote employee well-being, positive organizational culture, and staff retention
• Administer workers’ compensation, Maryland FAMLI, and OSHA reporting requirements
• Advise and assist leadership on employee relations and progressive discipline

Operations & Facilities

• Create, update, and maintain agency-wide policies and procedures
• Collaborate with leadership to implement operational standards
• Support cross-departmental initiatives that strengthen services
• Oversee facility management and technology systems
• Provide backup support for administrative and facility related duties

Budget & Grant Management

• Oversee grant compliance and reporting
• Contribute to grant proposal development
• Ensure accuracy in data-driven reporting
• Serve as backup for financial operations
• Monitor and validate grant-funded timesheets
• Collaborate with Donor & Community Engagement Team
• Analyze fundraising performance metrics
• Deliver actionable insights to the CEO for strategic decision-making
• Process staff credit card purchase requests

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in management, human resources, or human services field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 4 years of management experience, including personnel management and employee relations
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with human resources compliance, policy development, and organizational systems
• Prefer to have the Professional in Human Resources (PHR); the SHRM – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Benefits

• Enjoy 11 paid holidays plus two floating holidays for full-time positions
• Receive up to 112 hours of accrued vacation time in your first year of employment
• Access up to 96 hours of sick leave annually
• Benefit from 100% employer-paid premiums for the standard health insurance plan for individual coverage and generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Take advantage of dental and vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D coverage
• Receive an employer-paid parking pass for added convenience