Strategic Head of Administration & Operations

The Pathfinder Network; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Flexible spending account

Dental coverage

Job summary

The Pathfinder Network in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Deputy Director of Administration to lead the Organizational Support Team, including Operations, Finance, and People & Culture, ensuring infrastructure supports the agency's mission and scalable growth.

You will partner with the Executive Director and senior leaders, drive strategic priorities, uphold equity values, and build a resilient, accountable workplace.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent leadership experience.
• 6+ years in organizational/nonprofit leadership.
• Experience supervising director-level staff.
• Experience overseeing finance, operations and people functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Organizational Support Team.
• Align finance, operations, and people systems with mission.
• Lead risk management and compliance initiatives.
• Supervise Director-level staff and drive leadership development.
• Promote collaboration and accountability across departments.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Organizational leadership

Finance oversight

Operations oversight

People management

Board collaboration

Nonprofit leadership

Data analysis

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Accounting software

Case management systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

The Pathfinder Network in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Deputy Director of Administration to lead the Organizational Support Team, including Operations, Finance, and People & Culture, ensuring infrastructure supports the agency's mission and scalable growth.

You will partner with the Executive Director and senior leaders, drive strategic priorities, uphold equity values, and build a resilient, accountable workplace.