Chief Administrative Officer
United Way of Great Knoxville
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Job summary
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley is seeking a seasoned Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to serve as the administrative backbone of the organization. You will lead finance, HR, grants administration, technology, and compliance while partnering with the CEO and Board to drive organizational growth and impact.
The ideal candidate brings nonprofit leadership experience, strategic vision, and a 360-degree understanding of administration, ensuring strong controls, sustainable operations, and
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
- Five or more years of nonprofit leadership or senior administrative experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in multiple administrative disciplines.
- Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead Budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
- Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and audits.
- Monitor grant expenditures and reimbursement requests; report to leadership and board.
- Direct recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employee relations processes.
- Administer benefits, leave management, and personnel records.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory filings.
- Provide strategic leadership and collaboration with CEO and Board.
Skills
Education
Job description
This is a unique executive leadership opportunity for a professional who thrives on variety, enjoys solving complex organizational challenges, and possesses a broad understanding of nonprofit management. The CAO serves as the administrative backbone of the organization and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure excellence in financial management, human resources, grants administration, compliance, technology systems, and organizational operations.
Make an Impact Across an Entire Organization- Full-Time | Exempt | Executive Leadership Position
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley is seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader to serve as our next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
This is a unique executive leadership opportunity for a professional who thrives on variety, enjoys solving complex organizational challenges, and possesses a broad understanding of nonprofit management. The CAO serves as the administrative backbone of the organization and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure excellence in financial management, human resources, grants administration, compliance, technology systems, and organizational operations.
The ideal candidate is not simply a finance professional or human resources specialist. We are seeking a strategic leader with a 360-degree understanding of nonprofit administration who can see how people, finances, grants, technology, compliance, and operations work together to support our mission and the youth we serve.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Administrative Officer provides both strategic leadership and hands‑on management of critical organizational functions.
- Lead executive for Finance
- Lead executive for Human Resources
- Senior Grants Administration leader
- Information Technology liaison
- Compliance and Risk Management leader
- Strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors
The CAO is responsible for ensuring that administrative systems support organizational growth, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management
- Oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and audits
- Monitor grant expenditures and reimbursement requests
- Present financial information to leadership and the Board of Directors
- Ensure sound financial controls and compliance
- Direct recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employee relations processes
- Administer benefits, leave management, and personnel records
- Support employee performance management and professional development
- Maintain compliance with employment laws and workplace safety requirements
- Foster a positive organizational culture
- Lead grant development, writing, administration, and reporting
- Monitor grant compliance and funding requirements
- Coordinate financial and programmatic reporting
- Maintain organizational registrations and regulatory filings
- Support audits and compliance reviews
- Serve as liaison to contracted IT providers
- Support technology planning, implementation, and staff support
- Maintain organizational systems and administrative processes
- Collaborate with leaders across the organization to improve efficiency and performance
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO
- Participate in long-term planning and organizational growth initiatives
- Support Board and committee activities
- Provide leadership across multiple departments and functions
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
- Five or more years of nonprofit leadership or senior administrative experience
- Demonstrated expertise in multiple administrative disciplines
- Strong financial management and budgeting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive nonprofit leadership experience
- Experience with grant management and compliance
- Experience with audits, payroll systems, and employee benefits administration
- Experience working in a Boys & Girls Club or youth‑serving organization
- Experience supporting Boards of Directors and executive leadership teams
- Thinks strategically while remaining willing to roll up their sleeves
- Understands how finance, HR, grants, compliance, and operations intersect
- Builds systems and processes that improve organizational performance
- Leads with integrity, professionalism, and accountability
- Thrives in a fast‑paced nonprofit environment
- Enjoys supporting people and solving problems
- Employer‑supported medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Free childcare for school‑age children
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on youth and communities throughout our service area
Every day, our team works to ensure young people have access to safe environments, caring mentors, and life‑changing opportunities. As Chief Administrative Officer, your leadership will help build the systems, people, and resources necessary to support that mission for years to come.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
- Five or more years of nonprofit leadership or senior administrative experience
- Demonstrated expertise in multiple administrative disciplines
- Strong financial management and budgeting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
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