Operations Manager

The Opportunity Alliance • South Portland, ME

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Opportunity Alliance is looking to fill our Head Start Operations Manager position, specifically supporting our Early Head Start and Head Start programs. The Head Start Operations Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing organizational systems and tools that support the daily operations of Head Start and Early Head Start programming. The Head Start Operations Manager will guide teams that inform program management & design as well as monitoring & improvement. This position will also work closely with the Director in the areas of reporting and contract & fiscal management. Work hours must be flexible. Some evening and weekend hours, travel and occasional overnight travel will be necessary.

Requirements

• A high school diploma plus 5 plus years of experience in an early childhood program required.
• 5-7 years of direct supervisory experience required.
• Experience designing and facilitating large and small format training.
• Experience in human services program management, including program planning, operations and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with complex information.
• Demonstrated ability to practice sound decision-making & good judgment under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams.
• Commitment to social justice and the mission of Head Start.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Employee must be able to pass pre-employment physical and TB screen.
• Must be current on MMR and TDAP immunizations.
• Must be able to exert significant physical effort with frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift and carry small children or material weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or social services related field preferred.
• Head Start experience is strongly preferred.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primary and essential job responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing organizational systems and tools that support the daily operations of Head Start and Early Head Start programming.
• Guiding teams that inform program management & design as well as monitoring & improvement.
• Working closely with the Director in the areas of reporting and contract & fiscal management.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED