Director, Finance and Operations – Community Schools and Youth Development

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone s welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization, and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan's Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for over 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming - now across 15 sites, focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Job Summary

The Director of Finance and Operations directly reports to and works in collaboration with the Executive Director of CSYD to ensure all administrative, operational and fiscal systems are developed and maintained at the highest quality. while providing guidance, support and leadership across all programs within the Community Schools and Youth Development Department (CSYD). The Director of Finance and Operations demonstrates a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace while developing and implementing short and long-term strategic department goals to ensure robust and sustainable resources for programs. This position directly oversees the CSYD school-based Program Coordinators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as CYSD liaison to coordinate and provide administrative, operational, and fiscal services to the CSYD team as a whole.

• Collaborate with the CSYD Senior Director of Programs to identify and address administrative, financial and operational needs of program staff.

• Coordinate inter-departmental operational support for programmatic operations at all sites, including IT, Facilities, Finance and Compliance/People and Culture, including assessment and improvement of policies and procedures for department workflow, fiscal management, people management, and compliance.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as funders, regulatory bodies (NYC Public Schools, NYC DYCD) and EA support services, including Department of Finance, Development, People and Culture, and Research and Evaluation.

• Develop program budgets that align with program goals, and monitor revenue and expenditures to ensure responsible, and on budget fiscal management of programs and contracts.

• Partner with EA Budget Analyst to ensure all fiscal data and information is timely and accurate, including cost and grant allocations, and to identify funding risks and challenges to ensure that funds are maximized, meet program needs and are fiscally responsible.

• Develop and facilitate departmental fiscal trainings for CSYD staff to increase budget acumen and awareness.

• Oversee submission of data, narrative reports, and program updates related to funding requirements; work with EA's Research and Evaluation department to ensure accuracy of data in database.

• Responsible for maintaining compliance at each site with regulatory and EA policies and procedures in partnership with People and Culture/Compliance department.

• Develop and maintain CSYD-specific operations manual.

• Oversee, identify and actively develop new business opportunities for CSYD, including state and federal grant opportunities.

• Manage Program Coordinators at each site.

• Perform other duties as necessary

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience managing government grants, to include budgets, purchasing, contracts, compliance, data collection and analysis required;

• Experience managing NYC Public Schools, DYCD, CACFP, 21st CCLC, Advantage, and ExpandED contracts;

• Strong background and competency in business planning, budgeting, and forecasting;

• Must be self-directed, organized, detail-oriented, competent problem solving and a strong negotiator.

• Non-profit experience required;

• Experience managing staff required;

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively;

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills;

• Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and adaptability to government and agency databases;

• Knowledge of CBO/school partnerships.

• Strong attention to details and an eye for developing efficient, interna systems and workflow.

Benefits and Perks

• Generous PTO Policy

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Pension Plan

• 403b Retirement Plans

• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.

• Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14th Street Y Gym

• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Reward

Limitations and Disclaimers

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level or work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

40 hours per week