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Business Manager - Head Start Program
Location:
New Orleans, LA
Description:
POSITION TITLE: Business Manager, Head Start Program REPORTS TO: Head Start Program Director DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Incumbent in this position will be responsible for the administrative and financial operations of the CCANO Head Start Program. The incumbent will function under the supervision of the Program Director and is expected to take an active and effective role in day-to-day operations of the Program. Incumbent must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, reliability, initiative, flexibility, and a high standard of ethics along with excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills. Working closely with program and agency management, incumbent will be responsible for processing personnel transactions, grants and contracts management, purchasing and financial reporting. The incumbent will work in collaboration with other Service Area Coordinators, and the Program Director for the delivery of all services. The incumbent is a member of the Head Start Leadership Team and responsible for compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, as well as other applicable local and State laws/regulations. Incumbent will perform the following essential functions and specific duties/tasks: Finance and Compliance: Works with Budget Director on creation and management of program budget. Monitor all accounting ledgers for accuracy; reviews financial reports monthly and monitor program variances; stays current with federal OMB guidelines. Administration: Provides assistance to Program Director by coordinating office services; establishes and maintains effective communication with all levels of agency staff, funding agencies, vendors, clients and volunteers; creates and submits accurate payroll recaps; participates in program, division and agency meetings as required. Pre-award Grants and Contracts Preparation : Edits, reviews, and prepares budgets and administrative pages on grant proposals prior to submission to contract coordinator; becomes familiar with application kits for specific announcements; prepares grant budgets and budget justifications, maintains current granting information, and grant compliance. Post-award Grants and Contracts Administration: Works with Program Director to ensure programmatic and financial compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. Acts as liaison between program and finance office. Maintains award notices on file and assures that program personnel or contractor knows the requirements of the award notices such as re-budgeting, deadlines for progress reports, etc. Confirms that awards are properly budgeted in accounting system, verifies ledger expenses and requests appropriate budget adjustments; orders items for grant expenditures and prepares all necessary budget justifications and re-budget requests. Works with Program Director to coordinate hiring of new personnel, assure that personnel are appropriately coded to grant and contracts, and assists in developing program protocols. Schedules and coordinates monthly meetings of the Advisory Committee. Maintains records from those meetings. Provides copies of financial reports and budget projections to Program Director. Assists in preparation of progress reports. Purchasing: Provide coordination of purchasing by all program staff; obtains quotes, submits orders, and processes invoice transmittals, including travel/mileage reimbursement; assures that costs are properly allocated to specific grants and within budget guidelines for each project; maintains and balances petty cash. Facilities Management Responsibilities: Assists Program Director with supervision of major construction, improvement or repairs to buildings and equipment; solicits and reviews bids and quotes and negotiates contracts; ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards Performs other job-related duties as deemed necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the department. Other: Other duties as assigned by supervisor. MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE At a minimum, a baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Business, Fiscal management, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional level experience. Degree in other field will be considered based on professional experience. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, ability to handle multiple tasks both effectively and efficiently. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with managing federal grants preferred. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Physical: Ability to work sitting down at desk for extended periods of time. Possess the manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard. Normal or correctable vision, speech, and hearing. Must be mobile to travel between the different buildings within the agency footprint Ability to climb stairs (if elevators are not working). Mental: Ability to comprehend and assimilate complex rules and regulations. Ability to manage multiple priorities with deadline pressures. Ability to understand and utilize various computer software programs. Effective communication skills with ability to maintain composure under pressure. Ability to make sound judgements in areas of personnel management, budget, physical environment of department, safety of departmental employees.
Company:
Catholic Charities Archdiocese Of New Orleans
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Business Manager - Head Start Program is a Executive Business Manager Job at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans located in New Orleans LA. Find other listings like Business Manager - Head Start Program by searching Oodle for Executive Business Manager Jobs.
Business Manager - Head Start Program is a Executive Business Manager Job at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans located in New Orleans LA. Find other listings like Business Manager - Head Start Program by searching Oodle for Executive Business Manager Jobs.