COO – Chief Operating Officer
211 Big Bend, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Oversee and manage agency contracts, grants, and formal agreements with government agencies and partner organizations
- Serve as the primary agency contact for external contract managers
- Coordinate with directors and supervisors to ensure all contractual requirements are implemented
- Assist with budget planning, contract negotiations, monitoring, and amendments
- Ensure timely preparation, review, and submission of all required contract and grant reports
- Review contracts and related documents for compliance with agency policies, rules, and applicable statutes
- Monitor contract and grant budgets, dashboards, and financial reports in coordination with accounting staff
- Assist with grant writing, funding proposals, and contract-related documentation
- Support the CEO agency administration and daily operations
- Provide oversight related to staff orientation, training, professional development, facilities, and vendor agreements
- Assist with human resources audits, personnel policies, and compliance with legal and risk management requirements
- Support staff retention, progression, and succession planning
- Assist with procurement, facility, and supply management as needed
- Coordinate Inform USA and AAS accreditation and certification processes
- Review contract performance standards and ensure systems are in place to meet service expectations
- Assist with the development of annual agency goals, objectives, and outcome models
- Review monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports
- Ensure accuracy of information and materials shared with the community
- Oversee specialized community navigation and child developmental programs
- Supervise and evaluate assigned program staff
- Provide operational leadership and support to ensure contract compliance and program performance
- Assist the CEO with agency outreach and business development efforts
- Identify and support community partnerships aligned with the agency mission
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners
- Assist with development of protocols, training, and reporting for new contracts
- Provide training and presentations to partner agencies as requested
- Attend required training and in-service meetings
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of three years of supervisory and management experience
- Knowledge of contract administration and State of Florida contract management
- Knowledge of nonprofit financial management, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards) and applicable State of Florida contract requirements, including Chapter 287 & 215, Florida Statutes
- Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and nonverbally, with staff, volunteers, and the public
Benefits
- 100% agency-paid individual health insurance
- Generous paid time off (PTO), including annual and sick leave
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match
- This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of on-site (minimum 3 days per week) and remote work, based on operational needs.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
contract administrationgrant writingbudget planningcontract negotiationsfinancial reportingcompliance monitoringprocurement managementstaff trainingprogram evaluationperformance reporting
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingstaff supervisioncommunity engagementtraining deliveryrelationship buildingstrategic planning
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeAAS accreditation