Full-Time Chief Operating Officer
Job Description
Chief Operating Officer
First 5 Alameda County
Salary: $133,623 – $180,391 annually, DOE/DOQ
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
First 5 Alameda County (First 5) seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide leadership and direction to all infrastructure and operations. First 5 is a public agency focused on the First five years of a child’s life. First 5 works to build an early childhood system of care that centers equity, narrows disparities rooted in racism and classism, and ensures all children enter kindergarten ready to succeed. We use a Place, People Policy framework to advance strategies, programs, and partnerships that improve child and family conditions related to Neighborhoods, Health & Well-Being, Learning and Care, and Family. As part of our commitment to equity, we incorporate diverse voices and experiences in our work through partnership with parents/caregivers, providers, and community-based organizations.
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the COO will oversee multiple divisions and a budget of $4.2 million. The primary focus is to optimize operational and resource utilization effectiveness in accordance with the mission of the organization: In partnership with the community, we support a county-wide continuous prevention and early intervention system that promotes optimal health and development, narrows disparities, and improves the lives of children from birth to age five and their families. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this individual must have executive leadership experience and a collaborative approach. This position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Agency Directors, and Senior Leadership Teams to support operational alignment. The ideal candidate will have a background in organizational system processes and a working understanding of finance, office management, technology, project management, and will have had experience working in change management. They will have an in-depth knowledge of administrative analysis, information management, in planning and project management including supporting the sequencing of communication and participatory facilitation processes to ensure internal and external buy-in. The COO will exercise strategic and analytic competencies to incorporate new information and trends for organizational planning. The COO will partner with the CEO on the sustainability of the organization with an understanding of public and philanthropic resources. If you want to be a part of an organization that has a passion for children and their families and wants to help First 5 Alameda County continue to support the community, apply today!
See the full recruitment brochure: https://indd.adobe.com/view/ca1d2b6f-c08e-4822-bdf9-e4e9f41b83dc
THE JOB
The Chief Operating Officer will oversee teams who focus on the optimization and resource utilization of the organization, ensuring agency adherence to its mission. The COO will directly supervise finance, technology, facilities, and additional functions as operational needs require. They will provide strategic counsel to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team in partnership with human resources, program, planning, policy, and evaluation to ensure operations are supporting initiatives and organizational efforts while also collaborating with executive leadership on budget and performance monitoring. Along with the need for someone with a strong fiscal background, this individual should have working knowledge of managing technology staff who work on web-based applications, office network systems, and electronic materials. The individual should also have a working knowledge of facilities management and operations. The COO will be analytically minded, initiating necessary changes in regulations, policies, or funding streams. The ideal candidate will be a strong project manager, working closely with the CEO to support agency-level workflows, collaboration, integration, planning, decision making and communication to ensure operational alignment with the Agency vision. First 5 is looking for someone who can use their background in financial and operational management to help scale an organization and achieve the next phase of growth and community impact.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have a background in operational management, ideally in a public or non-profit setting, with strong skills in financial management, IT strategy, and facility management. They will understand the importance of adaptability, as the duties of this role are often evolving. The next COO should be an advanced communicator, whether they are working with their team or presenting to key stakeholders. Being able to explain complex ideas in simplistic terms is an essential skill to have, as is demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity in a variety of situations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced work environment, understanding that agency operations and work assignments may shift according to business needs. The successful candidate will value teamwork and build positive working relationships with a wide range of professionals and administrative employees. Strong organizational, process, and project management skills are important for this role since the COO must meet competing deadlines and priorities. Being a proactive leader is important while ensuring staff members are receiving the support and guidance they need to enhance the overall effectiveness of the organization. Successful candidates will be attentive to detail and have the business acumen to balance the delivery of programs against budget realities. Candidates will also need to work with internal departments to align the technology team with the business goals through its systems, processes, procedures, and program management.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be through one of the following Tracks:
- Track 1: 11 years of full-time progressively responsible operations or technology experience, five years of which was in a Public or Non-Profit setting. At least four years of the relevant experience in a management and supervisory role, OR
- Track 2: Bachelor’s degree and seven years full-time progressively responsible experience in operations or technology, preferably in a public agency or non-profit organization, OR
- Track 3: Master’s degree and a minimum five years of full-time progressively responsible operations or technology experience in a public agency or non-profit organization.
Salary and Benefits
The annual salary range is: $133,623– $180,391 annually DOE/DOQ. In addition, First 5 offers a comprehensive benefits package: https://wbcpinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Candidate-Benefits-Guide.pdf
HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply by September 26, 2022, by completing an application and attaching your cover letter and resume at wbcpinc.com/job-board/
Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:
- Email to: sa*@wb*****.com
- 541-664-0376
- 866-929-WBCP (9227) – toll-free
Save the Dates:
- The first and second rounds of interviews will be virtual via Zoom and take place on October 17 & 18. Final, in-person interviews are on October 27. Selected candidates must be available for all dates.
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