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Show me jobs like this one| Job Ref: | 13381 |
| Employer: |
Nature Conservancy. |
| State/Province: | Florida |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Job Description: |
OFFICE LOCATION Altamonte Springs, Florida (FL) ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides overall direction/leadership with a strong emphasis on financial management and fund accounting; other areas of oversight include grant administration, personnel, facilities, information systems, office management, and/or safety within a mid-sized to large Operating Unit (OU) or group of equivalent size/complexity. This also includes supervision of the Office Manager for central administrative processes (facility management, telecommunications, general maintenance/repairs, central services, mailroom operations, central filing, telephone/public reception and/or printing), maintaining office supplies, general purchasing requests, and general office duties. In collaboration with the Finance Manager s/he is responsible for oversight of annual budgets and manages the processes for annual planning, submission of periodic and annual financial and technical reports and monitoring progress of goals. S/he is responsible for developing operational guidelines to ensure efficient management of the program and compliance with regulations. S/he may oversee the coordination of trainings/meetings and document activities, strategies and lessons learned as appropriate. S/he acts as the HR liaison of personnel in close coordination with the Division HR Manager on various HR-related issues and guidance to subordinates in satisfying routine administrative requirements. Must have proven experience in motivating and leading a team with excellent people skills. S/he typically manages a team of administrative and finance/accounting staff. Duties are highly confidential and require broad and comprehensive knowledge of TNC’s policies. This position reports to the State Director and serves on the Florida Leadership Team. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination. • Experience overseeing multiple central administrative processes, such as facility management, telecommunications, general maintenance/repairs, central services, mailroom operations, central filing, telephone/public reception, printing, maintaining office supplies, and/or general purchasing requests, or equivalent. • Experience using MS office, Word, and Excel. Experience manipulating, analyzing and/or interpreting financial or other data. • Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team. • Experience in developing and administering departmental budget of over $ 9M, including experience in financial analysis. • Experience in designing, implementing and directing multiple projects. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: • Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years related experience or equivalent combination. • Successful experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals. • Supervisory experience, including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance, including conflict resolution. • Demonstrated experience in MS Office, Word, and Excel. May require database management skills with ability to produce reports. Ability to use advanced computer functions including navigating the Internet. Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data. • Working knowledge of current trends in relevant discipline. • Demonstrated flexibility to changing situations and priorities. • Service oriented. Courteous, personable, tactful and experience dealing effectively and sensitively with all levels of staff and public. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: • Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or strain. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment and manage deadlines. • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours. BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 13381, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 6, 2011. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. The information entered in the education and work experience sections are auto screened by the system based on the basic qualifications of the position. You must click submit to apply for the position. Click save if you want to be able to return to your application and submit it later. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
| Post Date: | 07/06/2011 |
