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Operations Manager
Role
As Clemente Course in the Humanities continues its growth, development, and impact under a new Executive Director (ED), the organization seeks a skilled, enthusiastic, and collaborative Operations Manager (OM) to join its national administrative team. The OM will work closely on a remote basis with its ED, as well as its National Program Director (PD) and National Academic Director (AD). The OM will report to the ED and play a key role in managing CCH’s financial and logistical affairs.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable aptitude for streamlining and implementing administrative processes and possess strong financial literacy and skills, especially in budgetary matters. Key tasks will include: managing the annual budget in collaboration with the executive director and bookkeeper; tracking and coding expenditures; and allocating, processing, and tracking grant payments to partner organizations.
The OM will have an opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with CCH’s leadership team and will have a valued seat at the table as the organization charts the next stage in its development.
Organization
For over twenty-five years, the Clemente Course in the Humanities (CCH)—recognized by President Obama with a National Humanities Medal—has provided transformative educational experiences for adults facing economic hardship by sharing the power of the humanities through accredited college courses. Through dozens of programs across the United States, Clemente helps students build the confidence to further their education and careers, become effective advocates for themselves and their families, and engage actively in the cultural and civic lives of their communities.
Required Skills, Qualifications & Interests
Commitment to working with and advocating for underserved communities
Knowledge of and commitment to best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience)
Understanding of norms and practices within the higher education and not-for-profit sectors
Experience in budgeting and financial tracking
Familiarity with basic accounting methods and procedures
Advanced spreadsheet skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Interests
Project management skills, e.g. managing the planning, production, tracking and analysis of fundraising campaigns
Experience working on grants, with relevant skills (research, writing, budgeting, reporting)
Experience working with CRM software (Customer relationship management), e.g. DonorPerfect
Contract
$25,000 yearly for 0.33 FTE. c. 12 hours per week (e.g. 2 full days per week). Not benefits eligible.
1 year, with possibility of annual renewal
Start date in August or September preferred
Fully remote
Submission Guidelines
Please submit a CV + names of 3 professional references (with job titles and email addresses) + 1 page cover letter describing your specific interest in Clemente Course in the Humanities and how your skills and experiences fit the job description and duties.
Submit application materials by email to Dr. Aaron Rosen, Executive Director of CCH, with ‘Operations Manager Application’ in the subject line to: aaron@clementecourse.org.
Application Process & Deadlines
Applications will be reviewed immediately and considered on a rolling basis.
Long-listed applicants will be informed within 2 weeks of application whether they are invited to interview.
The first stage of the selection process will consist of a 20-30 min preliminary interview via zoom with the Executive Director, followed by a 1 hour zoom panel interview for short-listed candidates.
Clemente Course in the Humanities especially welcomes applications from members of underserved and underrepresented communities.