Chief Operations Officer

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, INC.•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Successfully promote and support the mission of Catholic Charities, as guided by the Catholic Social and Moral Teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, by leading and executing agency strategy within the areas of facilities and operations, human resources, social enterprise, supply chain, and information technology. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) role is responsible for integrating technology, data, and operational execution to drive mission growth and business performance. The COO will bring efficient and effective systems experience to increase the impact and productivity of the organization while retaining and the entrepreneurial spark that drives the Catholic Charities mission. The COO provides leadership direction to staff, the President/CEO and the organization's Board of Directors and Board of Trustees as they carry out their governance and fiduciary responsibilities. EEO. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting to the President & CEO of Catholic Charities, the COO will have the following responsibilities: Demonstrates a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities and will lead by the agency values Leads day-to-day business operations including information technology, fleet management, human resources, data compliance, supply chain and social enterprise Designs and implements agency strategies that promote the growth of agency culture and impact Helps shape the agency’s vision by translating data into actionable insights for the executive team Develop and manage dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time insights to key stakeholders. Works with CEO, CPO, CFO, CDO and Senior Leaders to develop annual operational plans, budgets, and to ensure strategic objectives are met throughout the year Leads large-scale projects and driving organizational change initiatives, resulting in improved operational effectiveness Ensures seamless integration of data from various sources, enabling a unified view of organizational data for reporting and decision making Manages complex cyber and operational risks ensuring compliance and building systems that equip the agency for resilience against shifting markets Holds strong presentation skills and the ability to make a convincing case for your strategies and actions Holds contract negotiation and management skills related to the property management of agency buildings with the ability to build strategic partnerships and drive favorable outcomes Designs the architecture of and manages the physical workspace, fleet, equipment, infrastructural systems and other core support services needed to run the agency Supports CEO with fundraising meetings and events as needed Other duties as assigned by President/CEO

Requirements

Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities
Must be willing to perform by the agency’s values: love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, self- control and joy
Catholic Charities promotes a diverse workforce. Employees are not required to be Catholic, however, employees of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas must understand that they are a visible representative of the Archdiocesan Church and as such will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic Faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies
Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug testing, and any ongoing training as required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in executive leadership roles, with at least 5 years of experience as a COO or in a similar C-level capacity
Strong financial acumen with a track record of effectively managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and making data-driven decisions
Strong information technology experience; infrastructure, systems, cyber security
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Ability to work effectively in an environment that is very diverse cultural, geographically and environmentally
Must possess a valid Kansas or Missouri Driver’s license, dependable transportation, current vehicle insurance, and a verified safe driving record
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, standing, bending and moving
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must have the physical ability to complete assignments in a variety of environments: homes of those we serve, extreme heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, cleaning supplies, etc.
Must have the physical ability to make visits to a variety of environments that may include walking on rough terrain and climbing stairs
Must have physical ability to effectively communicate with others
Must have the physical ability and appropriate licensure for driving

Nice To Haves

Experience in business start-up and real estate is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Leads day-to-day business operations including information technology, fleet management, human resources, data compliance, supply chain and social enterprise
Designs and implements agency strategies that promote the growth of agency culture and impact
Helps shape the agency’s vision by translating data into actionable insights for the executive team
Develop and manage dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time insights to key stakeholders.
Works with CEO, CPO, CFO, CDO and Senior Leaders to develop annual operational plans, budgets, and to ensure strategic objectives are met throughout the year
Leads large-scale projects and driving organizational change initiatives, resulting in improved operational effectiveness
Ensures seamless integration of data from various sources, enabling a unified view of organizational data for reporting and decision making
Manages complex cyber and operational risks ensuring compliance and building systems that equip the agency for resilience against shifting markets
Holds strong presentation skills and the ability to make a convincing case for your strategies and actions
Holds contract negotiation and management skills related to the property management of agency buildings with the ability to build strategic partnerships and drive favorable outcomes
Designs the architecture of and manages the physical workspace, fleet, equipment, infrastructural systems and other core support services needed to run the agency
Supports CEO with fundraising meetings and events as needed