Coordinator III, Business Operations

American Red Cross; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with up to 6% match

PTO: Starting at 15 days/year

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a part-time administrator to lead regional support services and office operations from the Lowcountry Chapter in Charleston, SC. The role oversees budgets, vendor relations, fleet and facilities management, HR, IT, and records while guiding volunteers.

Ideal candidates have strong MS Office skills, 5 years in financial or facilities operations, and the ability to work with volunteers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of financial or facilities business operations/administrative experience in community organizations, government agencies, non-profit, business or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of support services and business office operations for regional administrative functions.
• Support budget monitoring, daily finance transactions, local vendor relationships, facilities management, fleet management, HR, IT, and records/reports.
• Provide support, development and leadership guidance to volunteers.
• Perform duties in compliance with SOPs and applicable regulations.
• Monitor budgets, approve procurement, prepare forecasts, and ensure programs run within budget.
• Coordinate facility activities, establish procedures, engage vendors, analyze data for decisions, plan real estate, and meet with divisions about shared services.
• Provide training to volunteers for administrative transactions aligned with strategic goals.
• Analyze fleet inventory, training, maintenance, and fleet management.
• Support event planning and volunteer training for insurance certificates and related financial processes.
• Train staff in business software and assist with regional IT issues.

Skills

MS Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School or equivalent

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration

Job description

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Primary Work Location is 2424 City Hall Dr. N. Charleston, SC.

Position will support Red Cross offices in the Lowcountry Chapter.

Position is 20 hours per week, up to 4 days per week.

Lead the daily operation of support services and business office operations for regional administrative functions. Support budget monitoring, daily finance transactions, local vendor relationships, facilities management, fleet management, Human Resources, Information Technology, and records/reports. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

1. Monitor budget and expenditure, approve procurement transactions, prepare forecasts, and ensure programs are executed within budget. Maintain, and distribute operational processes and procedures and ensure adherence. Provide guidance for grant reporting and respond to requests for information and/or documentation, delegating to volunteers as appropriate.
2. Support coordination of activities of the facility, establish work procedures, approve all maintenance, develop relationship with new vendors, analyze data to inform future decisions, plan for real estate transactions, achieve objectives set forward by management, and meet with other divisions to discuss shared services.
3. Provide training to volunteers to handle the administrative transactions necessary for the business, ensuring that their efforts are well-coordinated with the strategic business goals.
4. Analyze fleet inventory records, training, maintenance, and management of the fleet and personnel.
5. Support planning and preparation for events including the training volunteers to prepare insurance certificate applications, financial collection processes, and appropriate forms and codes used for regulated items including alcohol.
6. Train staff in use of business software application systems and support the escalation for regional phone and computer issues.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Education: High School or equivalentrequired. Associate's degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of financial or facilities business operations/administrative experience in community organizations, government agencies, non-profit, business or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Experience working effectively with volunteers and board members preferred.

Management Experience: N/A

Skills & Abilities: Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work to maximize team performance and meet customer expectations. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain collaborative work relationships within the organization and with external stakeholders. Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws. Ability to work on a team.

Travel: Travel is required throughout the Region with some travel outside of Region.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):

Autonomy to control work hours.

Handle building first aid and call appropriate vendors

Help the fleet division and possibly take vehicles to get maintenance work.

Must be computer savvy.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit https://redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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