Senior Director of Operations - Grove Park Foundation

Join the Grove Park Foundation as our Senior Director of Operations and be at the forefront of driving impactful change in Decatur, Atlanta, Georgia. This is a unique opportunity for experienced senior leaders to leverage their skills in a dynamic nonprofit environment, where innovation and excellence are at the heart of our mission. Enjoy the flexibility of a work-from-home setup, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while leading a dedicated team committed to customer-centric solutions.

Collaborate with forward-thinking professionals who are passionate about social services and making a difference in the community. Your leadership will guide our operational strategies, ensuring we continue to meet our goals and serve those in need effectively. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Paid Time Off. If you are ready to make a lasting impact and thrive in a relaxed yet high-performance culture, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Let us introduce ourselves

Our mission is revitalizing the Grove Park neighborhood and improving the quality of life by working with local partners, leaders, and residents to create a healthy, equitable and vibrant community. Grove Park Foundation is committed to a long-term effort that will build a cradleto-college education pipeline, develop affordable and mixed income housing, and community health and wellness programs and facilities. Building on the neighborhood's strengths and needs, Grove Park Foundation is building partnerships and attracting investment around the arts, affordable health care and bringing a "main street" economy back to life along the Donald Lee Hollowell corridor.

Are you excited about this Senior Director of Operations job?

As the Senior Director of Operations at Grove Park Foundation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future. Your strategic oversight will align operations with our mission and community priorities, enhancing overall effectiveness. You will manage essential teams including finance, HR, and Economic Mobility, ensuring seamless coordination and compliance. With a focus on financial oversight, you will lead budgeting and reporting processes, safeguarding the Foundation's financial integrity. In addition to developing inclusive HR strategies that foster a high-performing workforce, you'll implement operational systems that enhance efficiency and support impact measurement.

Your collaborative efforts will drive program alignment and community engagement, positioning the Foundation as a leader in social services. Building relationships with stakeholders and presenting strategic insights to the board will further establish you as a key influencer in our mission to promote economic mobility and community well-being.

Are you a good fit for this Senior Director of Operations job?

To excel as the Senior Director of Operations at Grove Park Foundation, you should possess a robust set of skills and experiences that align with our mission-driven environment. A bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, finance, or a related field is essential, with a master's degree preferred. You will bring a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in operations, finance, or senior leadership roles, ideally within the nonprofit sector.

Demonstrated expertise in financial management, human resources, and operational systems is crucial. Your strong leadership and interpersonal skills will enable you to effectively manage diverse teams and lead organizational change. Proficiency in financial software, CRM platforms, and data systems such as QuickBooks and Salesforce will be necessary for success.

Additionally, familiarity with compliance frameworks for federal grants and strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities will empower you to navigate complex challenges. Finally, excellent written and verbal communication skills will be vital for engaging with stakeholders and driving collaboration across the organization.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• • Bachelor's degree in business administration
• nonprofit management
• finance
• or a related field (Master's preferred).
• • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in operations
• finance
• or senior leadership roles
• preferably in the nonprofit sector or a similar environment.
• • Demonstrated expertise in financial management
• human resources
• and operational systems.
• • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• with experience managing diverse teams.
• • Proven ability to lead organizational change and foster innovation in operations.
• • Proficiency in financial software
• CRM platforms
• and data systems (e.g.
• QuickBooks
• Salesforce).
• • Familiarity with compliance frameworks for federal grants and philanthropic funding.
• • Strong analytical
• problem-solving
• and decision-making abilities.
• • Excellent communication skills
• both written and verbal.

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If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!