Bank Street College of Education
Director of Operations, Finance and Analytics
Bank Street College of Education, New York, New York, us, 10261
JOB DESCRIPTIONBank Street College of Education610 West 112 th Street, New York NY 10025Summary Position: Bank Street Education Center (the Ed Center), a division within Bank Street College of Education (the College) created to support the College's work with school districts and external partners, is currently seeking a Director of Operations, Finance and Analytics to supervise and execute financial, operational and analytical projects related to budgeting, contract and grant management, operational management, and human resources across the Ed Center division.Key relationships: The Director of Operations, Finance and Analytics will report to the Vice President (VP) at the Ed Center and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer and other operational staff associated with the College as well as Ed Center senior leadership.Responsibilities: In collaboration with the Ed Center's leadership team and the College's Strategy & Operations team, the Director of Finance & Operations will be responsible for ensuring that all operational aspects of the Ed Center are functioning at a high level in alignment with College-wide practices.Leadership
Participate in weekly meetings as a member of the Ed Center Leadership team, and represent the Division as a participant in College-wide Divisional Operations point meetingsSupport operations staff member across Ed Center teamsPartner with leaders of Bank Street College Strategy & Operations teams, including Facilities, IT, Business Office, and HRSupport the initiatives of the Vice President more broadly across Ed Center and College, including business development, staff development, communications, implementation strategy, etc.Provide thought leadership and collaboration on the College's Strategic Plan development and budget sustainabilityMake recommendations and support decision-making across divisions with leadership connected to strategic budgeting decisions that are often driven by funding requirements and constraints
Operations
Understand the programmatic and cultural strengths, values, traditions, and opportunities of Bank Street in order to support smooth operational functioningPartner and liaise with Strategy & Operations to support the Ed Center staff in understanding the organizational policies, processes, and structures of the institution and collaborate with the teams to adapt and/or develop policies or processes neededDraft, create and refine policies and procedures for the Ed Center in relation to budget, human resources and operationsLead projects that require cross-functional engagement within the Ed Center, across the College and with external partnersSupport the development of reports or updates for a range of constituents in a range of formats for board members, Office of Communications, the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, and other key stakeholdersCollaborate with Human Resources to support hiring, onboarding and reemployment processes as well as ongoing HR workflows
Budget & Finance
Develop and monitor the annual budgets across the Ed CenterProvide thought leadership with key team members across the Ed Center and Strategy & Operations around effective approaches and systems to ensure financial sustainability in the Ed Center's portfolio of partnershipsPartner with divisional and College leadership to develop potential project and team budgets aligned to the mission of the Ed Center as well as the Ed Center's and the College's strategic plansDesign and refine systems to monitor spending and track grant and contract funds appropriatelyPartner with Grants Accountant for project invoicing systems to external constituentsIn collaboration with the Business Office and relevant team members, oversee and generate financial reporting for grants, contracts, and potentially other funding sources like endowment fundsWork with the Business Office to support the administration payroll
Analytics
Support in collecting, synthesizing, and analyzing impact data across the work of the Ed Center in support of a divisional analytical visionUndertake research, tracking trends, creating statistical models, and preparing presentations to support the strategic priorities of the Ed CenterCompile pertinent background materials for key meetings and initiatives, as needed
QualificationsSkills & Knowledge
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with personnel at all levels of the organizationAbility to design and manage complex team and divisional budgetsStrong verbal and written communication skills in both virtual and in-person settingsProblem resolution and organizational skills including ability to manage multiple projects, navigate ambiguity, and set priorities for oneself and the team in a fast paced, dynamic environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analytic strategies and programsDemonstrated ability to lead the implementation of an organizational change strategy; ability to design systems or processes to solve a problemAdvanced skills using Google suite and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, specifically, advanced formulas, pivot tables and charts
Experiences
At least five years of professional experience supporting operations and/or project management work in a non-profit or education-focused organizationExperience planning and managing complex projects towards resultsExperience in organizations funded through grants and contracts
Mindsets
An intersectional, anti-racist lens and strengths-based approach to racial equity and identity work, team collaboration, and leadershipStrong personal leadership qualities, integrity, and follow throughFlexibility in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment of quickly changing priorities and tight deadlines
Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000Application information:
After June 2024, this position is contingent upon the availability of additional fundsPlease address cover letters to:
Tracy Fray-OliverVice President, Bank Street Education CenterBank Street College610 West 112th StreetNew York, NY 10025
In your cover letter, please include where you came across this job posting
BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, OR DISABILITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND OTHER COLLEGE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS.ABOUT USBank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.
Minimum Salary: 95000.00 Maximum Salary: 115000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
Participate in weekly meetings as a member of the Ed Center Leadership team, and represent the Division as a participant in College-wide Divisional Operations point meetingsSupport operations staff member across Ed Center teamsPartner with leaders of Bank Street College Strategy & Operations teams, including Facilities, IT, Business Office, and HRSupport the initiatives of the Vice President more broadly across Ed Center and College, including business development, staff development, communications, implementation strategy, etc.Provide thought leadership and collaboration on the College's Strategic Plan development and budget sustainabilityMake recommendations and support decision-making across divisions with leadership connected to strategic budgeting decisions that are often driven by funding requirements and constraints
Operations
Understand the programmatic and cultural strengths, values, traditions, and opportunities of Bank Street in order to support smooth operational functioningPartner and liaise with Strategy & Operations to support the Ed Center staff in understanding the organizational policies, processes, and structures of the institution and collaborate with the teams to adapt and/or develop policies or processes neededDraft, create and refine policies and procedures for the Ed Center in relation to budget, human resources and operationsLead projects that require cross-functional engagement within the Ed Center, across the College and with external partnersSupport the development of reports or updates for a range of constituents in a range of formats for board members, Office of Communications, the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, and other key stakeholdersCollaborate with Human Resources to support hiring, onboarding and reemployment processes as well as ongoing HR workflows
Budget & Finance
Develop and monitor the annual budgets across the Ed CenterProvide thought leadership with key team members across the Ed Center and Strategy & Operations around effective approaches and systems to ensure financial sustainability in the Ed Center's portfolio of partnershipsPartner with divisional and College leadership to develop potential project and team budgets aligned to the mission of the Ed Center as well as the Ed Center's and the College's strategic plansDesign and refine systems to monitor spending and track grant and contract funds appropriatelyPartner with Grants Accountant for project invoicing systems to external constituentsIn collaboration with the Business Office and relevant team members, oversee and generate financial reporting for grants, contracts, and potentially other funding sources like endowment fundsWork with the Business Office to support the administration payroll
Analytics
Support in collecting, synthesizing, and analyzing impact data across the work of the Ed Center in support of a divisional analytical visionUndertake research, tracking trends, creating statistical models, and preparing presentations to support the strategic priorities of the Ed CenterCompile pertinent background materials for key meetings and initiatives, as needed
QualificationsSkills & Knowledge
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with personnel at all levels of the organizationAbility to design and manage complex team and divisional budgetsStrong verbal and written communication skills in both virtual and in-person settingsProblem resolution and organizational skills including ability to manage multiple projects, navigate ambiguity, and set priorities for oneself and the team in a fast paced, dynamic environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analytic strategies and programsDemonstrated ability to lead the implementation of an organizational change strategy; ability to design systems or processes to solve a problemAdvanced skills using Google suite and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, specifically, advanced formulas, pivot tables and charts
Experiences
At least five years of professional experience supporting operations and/or project management work in a non-profit or education-focused organizationExperience planning and managing complex projects towards resultsExperience in organizations funded through grants and contracts
Mindsets
An intersectional, anti-racist lens and strengths-based approach to racial equity and identity work, team collaboration, and leadershipStrong personal leadership qualities, integrity, and follow throughFlexibility in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment of quickly changing priorities and tight deadlines
Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000Application information:
After June 2024, this position is contingent upon the availability of additional fundsPlease address cover letters to:
Tracy Fray-OliverVice President, Bank Street Education CenterBank Street College610 West 112th StreetNew York, NY 10025
In your cover letter, please include where you came across this job posting
BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, OR DISABILITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND OTHER COLLEGE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS.ABOUT USBank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.
Minimum Salary: 95000.00 Maximum Salary: 115000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly