Operations Specialist

Who We Are: Approximately one in four U.S. jobs requires some level of science knowledge but companies are struggling to find and retain employees with the skills they need especially skills like math and programming. Our client is the solution to this problem. We provide personalized educational support for adults who want to thrive in a career in the science workforce. Our experts deliver a variety of engaging methods of support including oneonone training sessions and workshops. They have handson experience and specialize in working with adults that are underrepresented in the science workforce.

Job Overview: Our client is currently seeking an Operations Specialist to help their program run like a well oiled machine. Youll interface with clients and act as the direct manager for the Educational Support Specialists.The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills can quickly establish a rapport and communicate well demonstrates an ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment and has a high degree of selfdirectedness and selfefficacy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing missiondriven company at a pivotal stage.

Responsibilities include:

• Exhibit professional caring and welcoming communication that models patience compassion and respect for diverse cultures and experiences
• Develop program goals policies and processes to achieve the programs objectives and optimize client outcomes
• Facilitate client intake process
• Organize and monitor client assessment and evaluation processes
• Provide regular program updates presentations and reports to staff and stakeholders
• Collaborate with staff to identify barriers to achievement of client objectives; create action plans to overcome them
• Identify trends and assess opportunities to improve program operations processes and own
• Anticipate and track operational risks and issues and provide strategic solutions
• Lead the employee hiring onboarding and training processes
• Communicate collaborate and consult with the Bookkeeping Specialist to achieve business financial objectives
• Keep up to date with the current industry and market regulations technology trends and forecasts
• Advance the organizations mission and values

*The specialist will work both remotely and inperson. The position will occasionally require travel from one job site to another during the work day. The specialist must be able to perform the outlined job duties and responsibilities that support the performance standards of the position with or without accommodations.

Benefits:

• Benefit eligible
• Paid sick & vacation time
• Mission driven peoplefirst culture
• Opportunities for growth & advancement

Required Qualifications/Skills

• 23 years of experience in a human servicesrelated field program operations or project management
• A selfstarter with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Minimum of 1 year experience managing a team
• Experience managing budgets and expenses
• Statistical analysis experience
• Grant and/or proposal writing experience
• Excellent organizational verbal communication and writing skills
• Aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Ability to work seated in front of a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to successfully pass background check

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Biomedical Engineering or Bioengineering
• Project Management Professional certification
• Familiarity and experience with online meeting software online chat/instant messaging and group sharing platforms (Zoom or WebEx Slack Microsoft Teams etc.)
• Statistical analysis experience
• Spanish fluency
• CPR certification
• First Aid certification

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $52000.00 $62000.00 per year

Remote Work :

No