Chief of Staff - Programs - JEVS Human Services

At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities—opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we serve nearly 16,000 individuals, supporting their goals for education, employment, and independence.

This position oversees all project management work. The Chief of Staff will report into the Chief Program Officer to support all programs.

This position also works to develop and foster external relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The Chief of Staff supports the monitoring of contract management and the management of board committee documents as relevant to the Chief Program Officer’s Office.

Executive Leadership

• The COS provides strategic planning and decision-making for all administrative and impact work. Works with Senior Vice Presidents, VP of Operations and Executive Cabinet team members to carry out JEVS Human Services operations and goals.

• Represents the organization to foster strategic relationships and further JEVS Human Services reputation.

• Supports the project management needs of for the Chief Program Officer.

• Serve as liaison on company climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning.

Administrative Oversight

• Represents Chief of Programs with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensures timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the Chief of Programs.

• Researches and recommends new and revised policies and strategies.

• Creates and maintains systems and processes to streamline operations.

• Identify areas of growth for JEVS Human Services to pursue its mission. Put in place the strategies to bring those opportunities to fruition.

• Work with the Chief Program Officer to ensure integration of agency divisions and remove silos.

Fundraising and Sustainability

• Design and develop business models and pitch those to a variety of funders to secure funding to launch and sustain them.

Financial Management

• Support with the creation of division budget and financial planning strategies. Work with Chief Program Officer and CFO to support budget management.

Experience:

• Seven years+ of senior-leadership experience in overseeing the delivery of social services.

• Five or more years of proven executive level administrative oversight

• Experience supervising leadership teams as well as supervising individual team members.

• Experience with Labor management

• Experience developing and monitoring administrative budgets and managing various funding sources .

• Experience with development of partnership and collaborations

• Experience with Strategic Plan development and management

Education:

• BA/BS degree with a concentration in human services, social work or other related field of study. Master’s Degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced-level Microsoft Office Skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

• Experience with union labor force

What’s in it for you:

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Ample paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Annual holiday party and office outings
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Dress-down Fridays
• Employee referral bonus
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.