Assistant Senior Services Director

City-of-Derby; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with low copays

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

KPERS retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Derby is seeking a Senior Center Operations Manager to oversee daily services, staff supervision, and program delivery. You will ensure high-quality senior services, coordinate with leadership, and manage safety and compliance while promoting community engagement.

Typical duties include supervising staff, managing front desk operations, and preparing records for regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes communication, budgeting within programs, and collaboration with city

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College degree in related field preferred.
• Experience organizing programs and activities.
• Ability to plan, assign, and delegate work of others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Derby Senior Center to ensure reliable, high-quality service delivery.
• Coordinate with the Director to resolve member and patron issues; schedule and ensure coverage for front desk and programs.
• Supervise, train and develop direct reports; ensure cross-training for continuity of service.
• Monitor safety and participate in safety inspections and committees.
• Set performance expectations and evaluate employee performance through reviews.
• Prepare records and reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Manage purchasing requests and order supplies within budget; promote division at events.
• Create content for City social media and monthly newsletter.

Skills

Communication

Planning & delegation

Program coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

College degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby. We offer competitive wages, competitive benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits. We also offer Paid Vacation on day of hire and Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals. Starting salary: $66,664.00. Details related to the position are below:
Shift:1st Shift, 5 day work week
Compensation: $66,664.00 per year, DOQ

Benefits:

• Medical (includes Vision)- City pays up to 87% of monthly premium (depends on wellness level and plan selected), no deductible, no coinsurance, just low-cost copays!
• Dental Insurance- City pays 85% of monthly premium.
• Wellness Incentives – Includes cost savings on health insurance and ability to convert a portion of sick leave to Wellness leave (used like vacation)
• Paid Vacation (40 hours available on first day, remaining 40 accrued)
• Sick leave.
• 11 Paid Holidays
• KPERS Retirement – City contributes approximately 8.43%, employee contributes 6%
• KPERS Life Insurance- Equivalent to 1 ½ times annual salary
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement = Up to $2,000 per year
• Corporate Health Club Discounts

A Typical Workday May Include:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Derby Senior Center to ensure reliable, high-quality service delivery.
• Serve as the point of contact for day-to-day issues, coordinating with the Director to resolve member and patron issues. Coordinate, schedule, and ensure coverage for front desk and program operations.
• S upervise, train, and develop direct reports. Ensure cross training for continuity of service.
• Monitor and manage Senior Center safety in coordination with Director; participate in City Safety Committee meetings and Senior Center safety inspections.
• Set individual performance expectations, monitor and evaluate employee performance through informal and formal performance reviews.
• Assess needs of the Senior Center to determine budgetary impact, assess compatibility with current programs and services, and monitor effectiveness.
• Prepare and maintain proper records and reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Prepare purchasing requests and order supplies and equipment within budgetary and purchasing guidelines. Promote division activities at community events.
• Create content for use on City sponsored social media and monthly newsletter.
• Fill in as a group leader for Senior Services programs and activities, as needed.
• Maintain high levels of member and patron satisfaction; gather feedback and implement improvements.

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What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• College degree in related field.
• Experience with organizing programs and activities.
• Ability to effectively plan, assign, and delegate work of others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.

The City of Derby provides veterans preference in accordance with K.S.A. 73-201 et seq. Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a DD-214 and any other required documentation at the time of application. Veterans preference ensures that qualified veterans and certain eligible family members are given consideration in hiring for public employment.

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