Director of Business

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The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.SCOPE OF POSITION: The Director of Business will give oversight for the day-to-day general business andadministrative operations of The Salvation Army Seattle Social Services and will coordinate businessactivities throughout Seattle Social Services in an efficient, consistent manner.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:* Business Degree in Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Business Administrationrequired.* Minimum five years of experience in business development, planning, management anddeveloping and administering budgets for non-profit programs.* Minimum of two years of experience supervising and managing a multifaceted professionalstaff.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED* Strong organizational problem-solving skills and Ability to discern important information iscrucial.* Ability to creatively problem solve and maintain a high degree of confidentiality is desirable.* Excellent written and oral communication skills.* Knowledge of, and familiarity with, budget planning and accessing implementation of operationbudget* Provide a valid Driver’s License and insured transportation.* Must be organized, self-motivated, dependable, and detail oriented.SCOPE OF POSITION:The Director of Business & Operations will provide oversight for the day-to-day general business andfacility operations of The Salvation Army Seattle Social Services Corps and will coordinate business andfacility activities throughout Seattle Social Services in an efficient, consistent manner.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Supervise each section of the Administration Department (Human Resources, Finance,Contracts, and Janitorial and Maintenance).* Advise senior management on matters such as strategic planning, human resources, and riskmanagement.* Oversee and lead human resources activities such as hiring and training employees,performance management for Corps employees, administering employee benefits programs,and overseeing safety and security. measures, including the Territorial safety requirments.* Work with all department supervisors in the administration of personnel management.* Maintain staffing charts and authorized staffing information.* Work with managers to mitigate / improve staffing challenges and opportunities.* Coordinate with other departments and Divisional Headquarters to ensure that all operationsrun smoothly and according to schedule.* Ensure that each Administration Department section has a current procedure outline andmanual for their position.* Supervise, train, and evaluate all personnel of the Administration Department* Oversee staff scheduling to ensure appropriate levels.* In coordination with Finance Manager develop and implement budgets.* In coordination with Director of Maintenance and Operations ensure the implementation offacility safety.* Meet regularly with the Officer/Director of Seattle Social Services, Directors, and Managers toparticipate in setting priorities within each program and to coordinate recommendations forrepairs, remodeling, and replacement of facilities and equipment.* Evaluate and direct program/business to ensure compliance with Salvation Army policy and theNorthwest Division mission and to optimize financial and service performance.* Capital projects administration.* Assist the Finance Manager with the process of accumulating and preparing financialstatements, service and activity statistics as required by The Salvation Army reportingprocedures.* Assist the Director and Business Manager with all matters relating to Finance, including budgets,requisitions, proposals for purchase, property proposals and other matters needing approval ofthe Command Finance Council (CFC). Be available to give answers about expenditures and otherfiscal related matters concerning the business aspects of the Center.* Meet regularly with the Officer/Director of Seattle Social Services, Directors and Managers toparticipate in setting priorities within each program and to coordinate recommendations forrepairs, remodeling, and replacement of facilities and equipment.* Analyzing financial data and developing recommendations for improving profitability* Creating budgets and managing expenses to ensure that costs do not exceed income.* Ensuring that the company complies with state and federal laws and regulations affectingbusiness operations.* Represent The Salvation Army in community collaborative groups as assigned by theOfficer/Director of Seattle Social Services* Maintain clear channels of communication with the Officer/Director, other directors, supportstaff and necessary personnel and program participants. This will include the writing of internalmemos, emails, schedules and calendars, flyers, newsletters and one-on-one discussions.* Regularly assess the performance of team members including annual performance evaluationsand use of Territorial human resources policies.* Attend all scheduled staff meetings and management team meetings.* Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures* Perform other assignments/duties as directed.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:* Must be at least 21 years old.* Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuousbasis.* Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers and reach overhead.* Ability to operate telephone.* Ability to operate a computer.* Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Must be in good physical health and mental health, capable ofmeeting the demand of the Seattle Social Services job site.The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by anemployee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties,responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to addto, revise, or delete information in this description.This position works at a site that may require mandatory vaccination of employee, without exemption,based on local governmental orders from the County and the City.A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.Paid Vacation:Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per yearThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preachthe Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discriminationQualificationsExperience1 years: Management (required)Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law. Job Summary Veteran Preference Company Details Company The Salvation Army Northwest Division Industry Religious Organizations Job Information Location Seattle, WA Website https://northwest.salvationarmy.org/ Job Type Full Time Employee Experience 2+ to 5 Years Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Testing Required Drug testing/screening Federal Contractor Yes Affirmative Action Plan No View More JobsAll The Salvation Army Northwest Division jobs  View similar jobs  All Seattle, WA jobs