Director, Operations (State)

Job Overview

The Director of Operations is responsible for providing operational leadership and support to all staff statewide, ensuring proper training, office infrastructure, expense tracking, and meeting report deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or minimum 5-7 years' relevant experience
• Superior project/time management skills - including planning, analysis, attention to detail, and problem solving
• Superior initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills
• Strong written communication and editing skills
• Strong understanding of social media and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively gather information and insights through questioning and observation
• Comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)

Job Duties

• Researches and evaluates funding opportunities
• Serves as a leader in understanding office priorities
• Oversees calendar and application process for funding
• Reviews and approves contracts, check requests, and orders for office infrastructure
• Maintains communication with State Director
• Manages state's programs budget, tracks expenses monthly
• Maintains Raisers Edge data and portfolio management
• Works with State Director on developing and managing operational state plan initiatives
• Works with State Director to track and integrate program participants and staff into fundraising efforts
• As appropriate, researches and submits grant proposals