Chief Operating Officer
Reports to:
President and CEO
Staff reporting to this position:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Senior Director of Office Services
Department:
Executive
Position classification:
Exempt, full time
Compensation range:
$230,000–$276,000 per annum
Summary
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as part of the leadership team of two tax-exempt, mission-driven organizations: the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund, known together as American Progress. The COO must have demonstrated success as an effective leader and manager and will serve as a member of the Executive team, helping guide and implement the strategic vision of American Progress. The COO will also lead in cultivating a high-performing culture while ensuring the success of employees. The COO must be a mission-driven, strategic, and process-oriented leader with proven management skills for all levels of an organization. The COO will manage the Administration Department, which includes the Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, and Office Services teams.
Responsibilities:
- Motivate and lead a high-performing leadership team across various functions.
- Provide counsel and be a resource to team leads in the management of their departments.
- Ensure the day-to-day operations of the organization are working effectively.
- Oversee and guide the leadership team in the successful execution of American Progress’ strategic plan, including determining priority projects and initiatives.
- Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and staff designed to accommodate the objectives of American Progress.
- Hold responsibility for the measurement and effectiveness of all internal and external processes.
- Provide timely, accurate, and complete reports on the operating condition of American Progress.
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of organization-wide policies and procedures.
- Oversee various measures of performance for both organizations to ensure resources are utilized in the most effective way.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience working with an organization with both a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(4) affiliate significantly preferred.
- Experience with finance operations and materials.
- Proven management experience in the fields of human resources, information technology, security, facilities management, and finance.
- Ability to lead a large number of people, with competing priorities and across multiple function areas.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities in an efficient manner.
- Strong organizational and writing skills.
- Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.
Thank you for your interest in American Progress.
Additional information
American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize the progressive agenda: the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid-response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.
American Progress is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is more than a commitment at American Progress—it is the foundation of what we do. American Progress recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and all the other characteristics that make us unique.
For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org. For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaction.org.