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Senior Director, Operations

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New York, NY, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

We are seeking an individual who will partner with the Operations department to cull and interpret data, provide findings, recommendations and the tracking of key milestones to create and execute innovative strategies that maximize organizational effectiveness. The Senior Director will shape the brand of the Operations department to be known as consistently exceeding the expectations of those we serve in both the product we produce, and in the way we treat those we serve. So, if you love a challenge, like to analyze data to create strategies based on past trends and future opportunities and want to be a member of a committed, passionate team, we have the opportunity for you to grow with the YMCA of Greater New York.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Define needs, conduct research and recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders in program, membership, guest rooms and transitional housing.
  •  Compile and track key project milestones and communications.
  • Collaborate with the Association Office and branch colleagues to influence the execution of Operations priorities. 
  • Translate complex business strategies in membership, program, guest rooms, and transitional housing into digestible concepts and striking presentations.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration required; Master’s degree in Business Administration or Organizational Development a plus. 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of three years of experience providing business analysis.
  • Supervisory experience and experience in the nonprofit sector strongly desired. 
  • Experience multitasking in a fast paced environment, with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of Health & Fitness, Youth Development, Hospitality industries and nonprofit management a plus. 
  • Effective presentation, verbal, listening and written communication skills 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of Salesforce and Cornerstone a plus. 
  • Experience with dashboard interpretation and analytical tools, desired. 

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 20 2019
Active Until: 
May 20 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit