Chief Operating Officer - Newark
Position Overview:
Now Hiring: Chief Operating OfficerLocation: Newark, NJ
Who We Are: Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center https://wynonashouse.org/
The mission of Wynona's House is to promote justice and provide healing for child victims of abuse and neglect in Essex County, New Jersey. We do this by coordinating investigations, prosecution, treatment, and prevention services for children and non-offending families utilizing innovative, evidence-based, multi-disciplinary team approaches to improving outcomes for the children and families we serve.Wynona’s House revolutionized the process endured by children and families of Essex County coping with the aftermath of abuse and neglect. We are a collective of more than 70 multi-disciplinary advocates to help coordinate a cross-systems collaboration that leverages both public and private resources to improve outcomes addressing the problem of child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment within the 22 municipalities of Essex County.
Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center in Newark, NJ is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Operating Officer to oversee our daily operations and grant portfolio. This full-time role involves managing organizational and grant budgets, the grant portfolio, facility and security operations, technology systems, and human resources to ensure alignment with our mission and goals.As Chief Operating Officer, you'll supervise a dedicated team, foster a positive work environment, and ensure the organization's sustainability, growth, and preparedness and response to emerging opportunities and challenges.
The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and organizational skills as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. They will possess financial acumen, experience in grant management, and a proactive approach to the responsibilities of the position and organizational goals.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates from historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, holidays and paid time off, and professional development opportunities.If you are a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and help us champion a community where all children are safe, families are strong, and victims can experience the joy of being children again!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations, develop and implement policies, and continuously improve processes.
- Oversee facilities, safety and securities, and capital projects.
- Manage the development and growth of the grant portfolio from preparation to reporting, identify and pursue new funding opportunities, ensure compliance with accrediation standards.
- Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide guidance to the Wynona's House team and direct reports to foster a collaborative work environment aligning with organizational goals and complying with laws, regulations, and accrediation standards.
- Manage human resources (HR) and volunteer management by partnering with the Administrative Assistant and outsourced HR on recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and volunteer services.
- Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to meet or exceed National Children's Alliance Standards of Accreditation by promoting best practices, evaluating operational processes, and driving continuous improvement across all areas to ensure the highest quality of services and operational excellence.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Minimum Qualifications:
- Three to five years (3-5) of experience in related field required;
- Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Nonprofit Management or a related field;
- Knowledge of non-profit fiscal management, including the ability to write grants and/or supervise fund development;
- Ability to work with a basic database and spreadsheet computer programs;
- Experience working with a Board of Directors;
- Bilingual preferred but not required.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks:
- Salary: $80,000-$85,000
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurances
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Continuing Education & Professional Development Limited Reimbursement
- The opportunity to work with compassionate and mission-driven people like yourself!
All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security.For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.
Pay Range: USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.