The Division Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Division programs and teams to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services. Responsibilities include direct supervision of senior and project managers, development and monitoring of Division budgets, monitoring quality and quantity of support services and activities in all program locations, grant preparation, administration and monitoring, and maintaining positive relationships with funding sources and relevant communities. Serves as a contributing member of the senior leadership team and on agency committees as applicable.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors the development and implementation of program components to ensure that the services are high quality and consistent with the goals and strategy of the agency and programs.
- Plans, implements and administers quality programs in accordance with funder requirements, government regulations, and Volunteers of America policy and standards of best practice.
- Ensures recruitment, supervision and evaluation of high quality Division staff. Develops systems to ensure each direct and indirect employee is thoroughly trained to perform the duties in their position.
- Responsible for the coaching, supervision and evaluation of all direct reports, establishing annual goals and professional development plans with them.
- Monitors the systems devised to collect outcome data and revise as needed. Analyzes data to ensure that goals are being met and that programs continue to benefit community and people served.
- Develops alliances and collaborative agreements with public and private community agencies. Seeks additional partnerships, resources and funding streams to further program and agency goals.
- Prepares program budgets annually and monitors expenditures throughout the year, taking corrective action when needed.
- Where applicable, establishes and maintains an advisory committee and/or fundraising council that meets regularly and is composed of members best suited to meet Division and agency goals.
- Responsible for grant preparation and monitoring; and ensures that all grant applications are submitted prior to the deadline.
- Ensures all required reports and program data are complete, accurate and submitted by dates due.
- Ensures that office areas and facilities are maintained in a clean and orderly manner and operated safely.
- Ensures volunteer utilization in the Division, working in conjunction with Divisional managers and Volunteer Services Department to assess needs and use volunteers, interns, AmeriCorps and VISTA members as applicable.
- Secures three bids for expenditures over $5,000 and obtains supervisory authorization prior to the purchase of items over $1,000. Ensures all technology changes and purchases are cleared in advance through the agency IT department.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
- Inspires and motivates others, Results-driven, Excellent Communicator, Financial and Project Management, Collaboration
- Models and pursues with vigor core culture attributes of VOAC that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service)
- Models and pursues with vigor VOAC’s three strategical critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- The jobs that report directly to this position include:
o Associate Division Directors, Senior Managers, Project Managers
- Mentors and develops staff using a supportive, collaborative (coaching), empowering yet accountable approach on a consistent basis. Responsibility includes developing team unity and the competencies noted above (especially AIRS and HHS) in team members and coach direct reports in doing the same .
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field
- Five years of experience in management, including developing and evaluating programs, coaching staff, developing effective teams, setting and achieving strategic objectives
- Experience in financial management including budgeting and analysis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
- Master’s degree
- Experience in government grants management and grant writing
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Leadership, Management, Communications, People skills
- Financial Analytics and Management
- Ability to speak publicly on behalf of the organization
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- There may be some work-related travel
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
- This position is a full-time position expected to be a minimum of 40 hours a week from Monday-Friday with occasional weekend requirements (e.g. special events)
LOCATION
- 2660 Larimer Street; Denver, CO 80205
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience, expertise, proficiency and market bench marking.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Volunteer/Wellness Day
Tuition Assistance
Pension and 403b Retirement Plan
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
Life Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
Accident Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
Employee Discount Program