Chief Operations Officer
Company: School on Wheels
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: School on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that
aims to enhance educational opportunities for children -
kindergarten through twelfth grade without a home. Since 1993, our
mission has been to shrink educational gaps and provide students
with the highest quality education possible.Job Summary:The Chief
Operations Officer will report to the Executive Director. This
position is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective
financial, operational, program, and regional activities of School
on Wheels (SOW). This includes management of the regional teams,
Skid Row Learning Center, coordinating with the Leadership Team in
program development and fund development, overseeing financial
management, human resources, and all office
administration.Approximately 7-10 years of experience in increasing
responsibility in business, operational, financial, and management
experience in the nonprofit sector.Applicant Must Live In Los
AngelesMajor Responsibilities:As a member of the Leadership Team,
provide input to the Executive Director in the development of SOW's
strategic plans, policies and budgets.Leadership TeamWork with the
Executive Director to ensure the organization's ability to
successfully fulfill its mission in the future.Interact with and
guide functional leadership team to achieve SOW's strategic plan
and goals.Work with the Leadership Team to build and lead staff to
strengthen and support School on Wheels' programmatic, financial,
funding, and operational goals.Act as Executive Director in their
absence, with assistance from the Executive Advisor.Regional
ManagementWork with the Executive Director and Director, Students
and Volunteers to manage all regional teams geographically assigned
in six counties in Southern California.Establish annual goals and
objectives based on the strategic plan: set the tone and motivation
to achieve those goals, evaluate results and performance, and hold
teams accountable for those achievements.Manage Director, Students,
and Volunteers overseeing all SOW regional, volunteer, and student
coordinators.Oversee and ensure the Skid Row Learning Center (SRLC)
remains a vibrant learning environment and facility suitable for
foundation and funder site visits.Work closely with leadership team
to strategically plan and facilitate engaging and informative site
visits for individuals, corporations, and foundations.Ensure the
ongoing maintenance and improvement of the learning center
facility, prioritizing its upkeep to create a welcoming and
functional environment for all stakeholders.Financial Management &
AdministrationCoordinate with Executive Advisor to manage budgeting
and financial reporting, compile the organization functional
budget, employ strategies to safeguard assets, and ensure
appropriate cash flow.Analyze and oversee monthly financial reports
(P&L; Balance Sheet; Operating Expense; Revenue/Donor) for
Board distribution.Maintain accurate records of School on Wheels'
operating expenses and income and review monthly budget variance
reports.Oversee bookkeeper's role in managing payroll, accounts
payables, and receivables.Work with accountant/auditor to generate
year-end financial statement and tax returns.Oversee general
operations/administration activities to ensure efficiency and
economy, including facilities and equipment maintenance,
purchasing, material donations, telecommunications, technology,
office systems.Fund DevelopmentWork with the Executive Advisor,
Chief Development Officer, and Grants Manager to ensure adequate
funding is in place to meet School on Wheels' mission, programs,
and organizational goals.Coordinate with Executive Advisor, Grants
Manager, and Grant Writer to identify and prepare foundation grant
applications, reports, and budgets.Program ManagementWork with
Program staff to ensure the development, implementation and
evaluation of programs and plans that reflect organizational and
program priorities.Coordinate with Program staff to ensure
programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and
consistent program quality.People ManagementIn coordination with
the Executive Director and Leadership Team, promote a culture that
reflects School on Wheels' values and create a positive work
environment designed to attract, retain, and motivate a diverse,
talented staff.Coordinate with Executive Advisor to update and
improve the Career Path Program to encourage continuous learning
and development.Manage and enhance the human resources
function.Establish credibility throughout the organization as an
effective listener and problem solver of people
issues.Qualifications:Strong belief in the mission and culture of
School on Wheels. Interest in working for a mission-driven
nonprofit organization and exemplifying SOW's values, integrity and
ethics.Significant operational experience in evaluating,
developing, and implementing organizational policies, systems, and
structures in a nonprofit environment.Superb business acumen and
sound understanding of business strategies, financial planning,
analysis, and budgeting.Successful track record in staff
development, coaching, and mentoring. Ability to inspire teams and
work effectively with people of all levels in the
organization.Accustomed to prioritizing, executing, and achieving
results in lean environments; always ready to engage and lend a
hand where needed.Working with at-risk children and people
experiencing homelessness is a huge plus.Bilingual
(Spanish/English) skills are a definite advantage.Approximately
seven to ten years of increasing responsibility in business,
operational, financial, and management experience in the nonprofit
sector.Requirements:PI8aa1871db24b-25660-34033874
Keywords: School on Wheels, Buena Park , Chief Operations Officer, Executive , Los Angeles, California
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