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Hybrid Chief Operating Officer

at American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)
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About the role

  • Oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of ACLS including finance; digital and information technology; human resources operations and facilities management; and events management
  • Enhance internal operations, particularly related to information technology
  • Rethink organizational structure to support the high caliber of work the Council is undertaking
  • Identify opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency across units
  • Implement systems and best practices to optimize internal processes and workflows
  • Work with the President and other key staff to translate ACLS’s strategic priorities into operational plans; implement systems and processes needed for execution
  • Assess future opportunities and risks
  • Ensure that operational systems and processes adapt to increasing volume and complexity of programs
  • Advise on organizational strategy and development
  • Work with program unit directors to assess efficiency of program operations that interface with other operational units, including finance, events and digital and information systems
  • Oversee technology systems and operations, including CRM database management and third-party vendors
  • Review and assess current data management and workflow systems and software; develop strategies for improving communication between systems
  • Oversee finance operations and work with the CFO and unit directors on improving efficiency of payment processes
  • Work with Finance, the Grants Officer, and unit directors to develop and manage budgets, ensuring responsible resource allocation; monitor financial performance throughout the year and identify opportunities for cost savings
  • Work with the HR Director on workforce planning and people management operations
  • Oversee the events function; work with the Events Manager and unit directors on improving existing processes and ensuring alignment between unit and programmatic needs and ACLS event related policies
  • Foster collaboration and communication among unit directors and key operations staff to create and execute a cohesive and integrated organizational approach to operations management
  • In coordination with other units, develop clear policies for all internal operational functions and maintain a central repository for all standard operating procedures
  • Enhance relationships with member societies and support their work by advising on their operational capacities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field preferred
  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in operations in the nonprofit sector
  • Experience with the foundation grant making processes and with the obligations of grant management
  • Experience overseeing or working closely with operational functions including finance, human resources, facilities, technology; extensive budget oversight experience
  • Ability to drive operational efficiency and process improvement, including cross-department workflows
  • Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
  • Ability to build strong collaborative relationships across all levels of an organization
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; attention to detail; initiative and follow-through; commitment to deadlines and accountability; adaptability, calm, and leadership under pressure
  • Ability to effectively lead and manage in a hybrid/remote work environment
  • Experience leading, supervising, and managing diverse teams while being supportive, accessible, and committed to staff development
  • Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously and change priorities as needed based on the needs of the organization, programs, and/or external stakeholders
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel; experience with CRM systems; project management software, communication and collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams);
  • Interest or experience in issues and challenges facing the humanities and humanistic social sciences
  • Familiarity with American academic culture and norms a plus

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability insurance
  • generous time off benefits
  • retirement savings plan, including employer contributions
  • professional development support

Job title

Chief Operating Officer

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$275,000 - $350,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridNew York CityUnited States

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