Director of Operations-Agency Wide - JCCs of North America

Director of Operations-Agency Wide
Educational Alliance
197 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002

The Director of Agency Wide Operations reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and CEO and plans and directs activities that are critical to the efficient and cost-effective operation of the agency and its program. The person filling this position must have excellent people skills, analytical problem-solving skills, experience executing and administering large complex projects, and experience building budgets and managing costs.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience
• 10-plus years of experience managing people and teams.
• Demonstrated ability identifying and recommending creative solutions to cross-Agency operational concerns.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to administer multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workload, and effectively manage resources.
• Experience reviewing, building and managing budgets.
• Experience managing contracts and complex projects.
• Knowledge of design construction process; experience working with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors; experience working with City/State agencies on renovations and building system upgrade.
• Experience writing RFPs, managing procurements, obtaining/evaluating bids, reviewing/negotiating contracts.
• Familiarity with building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety)
• Understanding of NYC property inspections/violations landscape (DOD, FDNY, DEP, DOHMH, Sanitation, HPD).
• Familiarity with NYC de-carbonization laws (LL84, LL97) and associated building requirements and deadlines a plus

150K-160K

A nonprofit beacon of hope for over 130 years, as a historically Jewish organization Educational Alliance believes in the power of communities to lift up people of all ages and turn strangers into neighbors. We offer high-quality, affordable education programs, health services, and diverse cultural enrichment right where New Yorkers live and raise their families. We make the city a brighter, friendlier and more supportive place. Our community centers offer multi-generational programs that push boundaries and break barriers, sharing critical tools to foster relationships and advance the well-being of people in New York City.

Our pioneering educational programs--like 2Generation Head Start, and courses ranging from art to fitness, career readiness to citizenship--are carefully curated and developed with our city's residents in mind. We offer dozens of options and we never stop innovating to help people of all ages grow, connect, and engage.

Guided by Jewish values, Educational Alliance celebrates the differences and individuality every person brings when they walk through our doors because we know that there is more that connects us than keeps us divided. Today, our reach extends beyond the city as our innovative programs serve as models for other organizations to adopt and implement in their communities. We invite you to join us as we partner with our neighbors, strengthen our city, and pave the way for more generations of New Yorkers to live enriched and fulfilling lives - because you belong here.