Business & Operations Manager/Head Start

Summary of job duties

The Business & Operations Manager provides administrative, operational, and fiscal support to ensure the efficient functioning of the Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) program. This role oversees business systems, facilities, technology, ordering, in-kind contributions, and operational compliance in alignment with federal Head Start Performance Standards, organizational policies, and funding requirements.

Essential Functions

• Creation of Head Start; Early Head Start and UPK budgets and MOUs annually.
• Generate monthly financial reports for Director(s), Board of Directors, and Policy Council.
• Provide oversight of Head Start facilities and vehicles, including repair and maintenance.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities with assigned staff, in accordance with Pro Action Personnel Policies and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform and meet required role of Mandated Reporter.

Ideal skills

Experience working in field specific to job duties.

Experience working with database systems and tracking systems and a variety of virtual platforms.

Strong organizational and analytical math skills.

Communication and language skills to comprehend documents and other correspondence.

Strong computer skills with confident knowledge of Excel Microsoft office and other office equipment.

Ability to interact with customers from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels of management.

Ability to exercise independent judgement.

Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in complex situations.

Experience in advocacy work.

Education requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology or equivalent with experience in a related field of work with 3-5 years’ experience in related field of work.

The ideal candidate must have a valid driver’s license, meet agency standards per position and consistent, reliable transportation that will allow regular travel in and around the service area. Agency Driver Record History standards information can be obtained by calling Human Resources at 607-776-2125.

As a full-time Pro Action employee, some of the benefits you are eligible for include generous personal and sick leave, a 403b retirement plan with employer-based contributions, and more.

It is the policy of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, intern, volunteer, etc., based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including wearing attire, clothing or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18 and over), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, certain arrest or conviction records, domestic violence victim status, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.