Chief Operating Officer

OUR STORY.

Harmonium was established in 1975 through an enterprising blend of vision and necessity to respond to Mira Mesa's rapidly growing need for juvenile diversion services. We continue to shape our mission, goals and services by listening to the needs of neighborhoods, individuals and families.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that reaches more than 30,000 San Diegans a year and offer a wide array of innovative and customized program services to over 5,000 children, youth, and families each day throughout San Diego County. We believe creative planning, collaboration, and strength-based intervention results in high quality services that promote well-being.

Interested in joining our team? Take a look at the position we have available below. If this role speaks to you, let us know by applying. We hope to connect with you soon.

JOB DESCRIPTION.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operations Office (COO) is a key member of the Executive Team and responsible for Harmonium's workflow strategy and organization of all essential business processes leading to Agency solvency and sustainability. COO is responsible for day to day operations of the Agency and oversight of all programs and services of Harmonium. The COO provides strategic programmatic leadership and direction and ensures Harmonium meets high standards, regulations and contractual obligations.

As a member of the Executive Team, the COO will promote a positive work environment, present a model of preeminent service to all stakeholders, implement organizational objectives to conduct business through inclusive communication and accountability, participate in community coalitions and advisory groups, provide summaries on issues and trends, identify opportunities, and create viable plans for implementation.

The Executive Team, along with the CEO provides leadership and management to ensure that Harmonium’s mission and core values are consistently implemented. The Executive Team participates in the strategy, development, implementation and review of Harmonium business. In the absence of the CEO, the COO will provide coordination and direction of coverage.

JOB COMPLEXITY.

• Work closely with the CEO in implementing the vision strategic direction of the Agency

• Maintain and direct the daily operations of the business, including operations, fiscal, human services, information technology and direct programs and services

• Responsible for the coordination, integration, and delivery of all programs, contracts and related services, promoting collaborative relationships between program areas and ensuring that the expectations of funders, partners, constituents, clients, and other stakeholders are consistently met

• Responsible for ensuring quality programs by: 1) coordinating and analyzing the appropriate data to inform the programmatic and operational decision making process 2) developing and maintaining an assessment protocol to determine the feasibility and sustainability of programs as well as lead to more effective and efficient service delivery 3) analyzing and assessing programs based on data collected and implementing corrective measures if required and 4) reporting and publishing the information for internal use

• Oversee Administrative Office operations and agency wide Facilities and IT Technology
• Review impact of legislative or regulatory policies on Harmonium Service Areas
• Respond to government and foundation requests for proposals and applications; coordinate planning to develop program designs, including collection of data and outcomes that support the selected model in response to RFPs

MINIMUM COMPETENCIES.

• Minimum of a Master’s level from an accredited 4-year university
• 8 years experience in an executive or high management position with at least three years in a non-profit, social services organization
• Minimum of five years of direct supervisory experience
• 3 years of grant writing experience with demonstrated knowledge of the grant writing process of operational management and strategic oversight.
• Experience in nonprofit development preferred, including fundraising, donor relations, and donor management systems.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit financial management and reporting.
• Experience in working effectively with public, government, and/or corporate executives and officials
• Reliable automobile, valid CA Driver’s license and maintain proof of current automobile insurance

COMPENSATION.

• Salary Range: $138,154.00 - $207,231.00 annually (Compensation will be dependent on experience)

• Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and critical illness insurance, a 403b retirement plan plus match, and Vacation & Sick time. In addition, we offer hands-on training, virtual courses, and live presentations for personal and professional development.

  
  Harmonium is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all employees/interns. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

  
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