Director of Operations and Finance

3 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Bank Street College of Education Full time

Job Summary:

Bank Street College of Education is seeking a Director of Operations and Finance to supervise and execute financial, operational, and analytical projects related to budgeting, contract and grant management, operational management, and human resources across the Education Center division.

The Director of Operations and Finance will report to the Vice President at the Education Center and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, and other operational staff associated with the College as well as Education Center senior leadership.

In collaboration with the Education Center's leadership team and the College's Strategy & Operations team, the Director of Finance and Operations will be responsible for ensuring that all operational aspects of the Education Center are functioning at a high level in alignment with College-wide practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in weekly meetings as a member of the Education Center Leadership team and represent the Division as a participant in College-wide Divisional Operations point meetings.
  • Support operations staff members across Education Center teams.
  • Partner with leaders of Bank Street College Strategy & Operations teams, including Facilities, IT, Business Office, and HR.
  • Support the initiatives of the Vice President more broadly across Education Center and College, including business development, staff development, communications, implementation strategy, etc.
  • Provide thought leadership and collaboration on the College's Strategic Plan development and budget sustainability.
  • Understand the programmatic and cultural strengths, values, traditions, and opportunities of Bank Street in order to support smooth operational functioning.
  • Partner and liaise with Strategy & Operations to support Education Center staff in understanding the organizational policies, processes, and structures of the institution and collaborate with the teams to adapt and/or develop policies or processes needed.
  • Draft, create, and refine policies and procedures for the Education Center in relation to budget, human resources, and operations.
  • Lead projects that require cross-functional engagement within the Education Center, across the College, and with external partners.
  • Support the development of reports or updates for a range of constituents in a range of formats for board members, Office of Communications, the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, and other key stakeholders.
  • Provide thought leadership with key team members across the Education Center and Strategy & Operations around effective approaches and systems to ensure financial sustainability in the Education Center's portfolio of partnerships.
  • Partner with divisional and College leadership to develop potential project and team budgets aligned to the mission of the Education Center as well as the Education Center's and the College's strategic plans.
  • Design and refine systems to monitor spending and track grant and contract funds appropriately.
  • Partner with Grants Accountant for project invoicing systems to external constituents.
  • Oversee and generate financial reporting for grants, contracts, and potentially other funding sources like endowment funds.
  • Work with the Business Office to support the administration of payroll.
  • Support in collecting, synthesizing, and analyzing impact data across the work of the Education Center in support of a divisional analytical vision.
  • Compile pertinent background materials for key meetings and initiatives, as needed.

Requirements:

  • At least five years of professional experience supporting operations and/or project management work in a non-profit or education-focused organization.
  • Experience planning and managing complex projects towards results.
  • Experience in organizations funded through grants and contracts.
  • Strong personal leadership qualities, integrity, and follow-through.
  • Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with personnel at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to design and manage complex team and divisional budgets.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in both virtual and in-person settings.
  • Problem resolution and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, navigate ambiguity, and set priorities for oneself and the team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Advanced skills using Google suite and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, specifically, advanced formulas, pivot tables, and charts.

Bank Street College of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, sex, or disability in its employment policies and other College-administered programs.

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.

Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow.

From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.

At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation.

Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults.

The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.

Salary Unit: Yearly

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