ASPCA
Vice President, Cruelty Recovery Center
ASPCA, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
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Summary:
Are you a skilled, strong team leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex work environment? Do you love to collaborate with other leaders and engage in creative troubleshooting? Are you as passionate about cultivating a healthy team culture as you are about helping at-risk animals? If so, Vice President at the ASPCA’s Cruelty Recovery Center may be the perfect role for you!
At the Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, Ohio, a dedicated team of sheltering, veterinary and animal behavior experts work together to serve animals rescued in ASPCA national cruelty cases and disaster responses. This team works closely with other ASPCA teams to ensure well-coordinated operations and provide high-quality integrated care for animal victims of neglect, abuse and natural disasters. The CRC’s staff also care for animals housed in the ASPCA’s temporary field shelters.
The VP of the CRC manages four direct reports and leads a team of almost 50 full-time staff, as well as a robust roster of contingent workers, volunteers and foster families. This role requires a talent for fostering strong teamwork to achieve mutual goals. To that end, the VP works to ensure excellent communication and cooperation among operations, behavior and medical staff at the CRC, as well as with several other partnering ASPCA teams.
Responsibilities:
Program Oversight and Leadership (40%)
Direct the CRC team and appropriately delegate tasks to ensure that all crucial functions are performed.
Create and maintain communication systems, protocols and procedures that allow the CRC to use resources flexibly in response to ever-changing needs.
Ensure that all CRC workers are well-trained on policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Maintain structured processes for making sound, objective and timely animal pathway planning and outcome decisions.
Oversee the creation of a new local volunteer program and the growth/maintenance of the CRC’s foster and direct adoptions programs.
Lead the development of a yearly strategic plan for the CRC.
Manage a substantial budget, overseeing exposure tracking systems.
Deploy to provide leadership and other direct case support in the field.
Ensure excellent ongoing communication with collaborating teams.
Serve as an approver of media content and represent the team and organization by doing media interviews as needed.
Team Leadership & People Management (40%)
Ensure that the CRC staff understand and support their team’s role in achieving ASPCA goals.
Supervise and manage three CRC Senior Directors, as well as an Administrative Manager.
Ensure that all CRC supervisors use sound management practices.
Foster a healthy team culture and lead staff in creating CRC Team Norms.
Encourage team cohesion by leading regular team meetings.
Provide comprehensive, ongoing support for staff members to build resilience.
Partner with the ASPCA’s Talent Acquisition team to hire and onboard well-qualified new CRC staff members.
Cross-Team Collaboration and Other Responsibilities (20%)
Work with the VPs of the BRC, Learning Lab and R&R Center to maintain excellent communications.
Serve as the CRC leader on case planning calls.
Identify solutions efficiently with CRC leads and other department heads.
Take on other duties and projects as assigned by the VP, Rehabilitation Services or SVP, Policy, Response and Engagement.
Qualifications:
Highly effective people- and team-management abilities.
Exceptional leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment.
Must be flexible and easily adapt to frequent changes.
Embodies the “team player” spirit.
Strong organizational and info-tracking skills.
The ability to work closely with behaviorally and medically compromised animals.
The willingness and ability to travel 15–20% of work time.
Fluent in Internet usage and in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Education and Work Experience:
BS, BA or equivalent professional experience required.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading a large team and overseeing a multifaceted program.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a substantial, complex budget.
Experience working as a leader in an animal shelter required.
Compensation and Benefits:
The target hiring range for this role is $160,000-$175,000.
Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
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Summary:
Are you a skilled, strong team leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex work environment? Do you love to collaborate with other leaders and engage in creative troubleshooting? Are you as passionate about cultivating a healthy team culture as you are about helping at-risk animals? If so, Vice President at the ASPCA’s Cruelty Recovery Center may be the perfect role for you!
At the Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, Ohio, a dedicated team of sheltering, veterinary and animal behavior experts work together to serve animals rescued in ASPCA national cruelty cases and disaster responses. This team works closely with other ASPCA teams to ensure well-coordinated operations and provide high-quality integrated care for animal victims of neglect, abuse and natural disasters. The CRC’s staff also care for animals housed in the ASPCA’s temporary field shelters.
The VP of the CRC manages four direct reports and leads a team of almost 50 full-time staff, as well as a robust roster of contingent workers, volunteers and foster families. This role requires a talent for fostering strong teamwork to achieve mutual goals. To that end, the VP works to ensure excellent communication and cooperation among operations, behavior and medical staff at the CRC, as well as with several other partnering ASPCA teams.
Responsibilities:
Program Oversight and Leadership (40%)
Direct the CRC team and appropriately delegate tasks to ensure that all crucial functions are performed.
Create and maintain communication systems, protocols and procedures that allow the CRC to use resources flexibly in response to ever-changing needs.
Ensure that all CRC workers are well-trained on policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Maintain structured processes for making sound, objective and timely animal pathway planning and outcome decisions.
Oversee the creation of a new local volunteer program and the growth/maintenance of the CRC’s foster and direct adoptions programs.
Lead the development of a yearly strategic plan for the CRC.
Manage a substantial budget, overseeing exposure tracking systems.
Deploy to provide leadership and other direct case support in the field.
Ensure excellent ongoing communication with collaborating teams.
Serve as an approver of media content and represent the team and organization by doing media interviews as needed.
Team Leadership & People Management (40%)
Ensure that the CRC staff understand and support their team’s role in achieving ASPCA goals.
Supervise and manage three CRC Senior Directors, as well as an Administrative Manager.
Ensure that all CRC supervisors use sound management practices.
Foster a healthy team culture and lead staff in creating CRC Team Norms.
Encourage team cohesion by leading regular team meetings.
Provide comprehensive, ongoing support for staff members to build resilience.
Partner with the ASPCA’s Talent Acquisition team to hire and onboard well-qualified new CRC staff members.
Cross-Team Collaboration and Other Responsibilities (20%)
Work with the VPs of the BRC, Learning Lab and R&R Center to maintain excellent communications.
Serve as the CRC leader on case planning calls.
Identify solutions efficiently with CRC leads and other department heads.
Take on other duties and projects as assigned by the VP, Rehabilitation Services or SVP, Policy, Response and Engagement.
Qualifications:
Highly effective people- and team-management abilities.
Exceptional leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment.
Must be flexible and easily adapt to frequent changes.
Embodies the “team player” spirit.
Strong organizational and info-tracking skills.
The ability to work closely with behaviorally and medically compromised animals.
The willingness and ability to travel 15–20% of work time.
Fluent in Internet usage and in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Education and Work Experience:
BS, BA or equivalent professional experience required.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading a large team and overseeing a multifaceted program.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a substantial, complex budget.
Experience working as a leader in an animal shelter required.
Compensation and Benefits:
The target hiring range for this role is $160,000-$175,000.
Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
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