Operations & Strategy Director

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Operations leader to oversee Finance, HR, IT, and administration. The role collaborates with the Executive Director and Board to implement the Strategic Plan and optimize processes across the organization.

Responsibilities include budgeting, policy development, staff leadership, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with frequent interaction with executives and managers. Candidates should have a strong record in operations and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in operations management.
• Strong leadership, team management, and team participation skills.
• Collaborative and results-oriented.
• Strong proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and accounting software.
• Experience with strategic planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment law.
• Experience with oversight of IT systems and continuous monitoring of IT security.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel to WVLT preserves, offices, Board meetings and other related events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal operations, including Finance, HR, IT, and general administration.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and staff on development and implementation of the Strategic Plan.
• Optimize internal processes and systems.
• Lead and manage the administrative team.
• Ensure legal, regulatory, grant and national accreditation compliance.
• Prepare and review partnership agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Lead risk management efforts, ensuring sufficient insurance coverage.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and work plans that align with the Strategic Plan.
• Implement financial management policies and processes.
• Ensure timely financial reports to the Board of Directors and staff.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Lead assessment of staff capacity needs, recruitment, and onboarding of new staff.
• Develop and implement IT strategies.
• Lead onboarding of new Board members.
• Present financial reports at Board meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial management

HR practices

IT strategy

Compliance

Strategic planning

Team management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accounting software

IT security monitoring tools

HR information systems

Job description

• Oversee internal operations, including Finance, HR, IT, and general administration
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and staff on development and implementation of the Strategic Plan
• Optimize internal processes and systems
• Lead and manage the administrative team
• Ensure legal, regulatory, grant and national accreditation compliance
• Prepare and review partnership agreements, contracts, and other legal documents
• Lead risk management efforts, ensuring sufficient insurance coverage
• Develop and manage annual budgets and work plans that align with the Strategic Plan
• Implement financial management policies and processes
• Ensure timely financial reports to the Board of Directors and staff
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
• Lead assessment of staff capacity needs, recruitment, and onboarding of new staff
• Develop and implement IT strategies
• Lead onboarding of new Board members
• Present financial reports at Board meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in operations management
• Strong leadership, team management, and team participation skills
• Collaborative and results-oriented
• Strong proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and accounting software
• Experience with strategic planning and implementation
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment law
• Experience with oversight of IT systems and continuous monitoring of IT security
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel to WVLT preserves, offices, Board meetings and other related events

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operations management, financial management, and strategic planning, with a strong focus on compliance and team leadership. Proficient in developing and implementing HR policies and IT strategies to optimize organizational performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Operations Management
• Financial Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• HR Practices

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Management
• Budgeting
• Accounting Software
• Strategic Planning
• HR Policies
• IT Systems Oversight
• Risk Management
• Legal Compliance
• Grant Management
• Insurance Coverage

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Results-Oriented
• Team Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Operations
• Finance
• HR
• IT
• Compliance
• Accreditation
• Partnership Agreements
• Contracts
• Risk Management
• Staff Recruitment