Director of Operations & Compliance

Ouachita Children's Center; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ouachita Children's Center seeks an experienced Operations Director to lead day-to-day operations across all programs and administrative functions, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

The role analyzes performance indicators, advances accreditation readiness, and coordinates budgeting and purchasing while enabling the Executive Director to focus on strategic growth and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience
• Experience with non-profits and non-profit operations
• Experience with grant implementation
• Leadership and supervisory experience
• Budget management knowledge

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily agency operations across all departments
• Internally audit departments to monitor performance indicators and best practices
• Ensure compliance with COA, DHS licensing, and state/federal laws
• Work closely with Grants & Compliance Director
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Participate and support PQI initiatives
• Coordinate policy development and organizational procedures
• Collaborate on budgets and purchasing
• Oversee facilities, technology, risk management, and safety
• Coordinate strategic initiatives
• Promote collaboration across all agency programs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Budget management

Accreditation compliance

Non-profit operations

Grant implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Ouachita Children's Center seeks an experienced Operations Director to lead day-to-day operations across all programs and administrative functions, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

The role analyzes performance indicators, advances accreditation readiness, and coordinates budgeting and purchasing while enabling the Executive Director to focus on strategic growth and community partnerships.