Regional Chief Administrative Officer A

Job Description:

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Are you a visionary operations leader ready to make a meaningful impact across the Pacific Islands? We're seeking a Regional Chief Operations Officer (COO) to oversee and elevate regional operations. This is a unique opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, lead the region's organizational and business units, and empower volunteers across one of the most culturally rich and geographically diverse regions in the country. You'll work alongside passionate professionals and volunteers; all committed to making a difference.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD

• Lead and Inspire: Supervise, coach, and mentor managers, employees, and volunteers across multiple operational areas in the Hawaiian Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa.

• Strategize and Execute: Direct regional business activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, priorities, and timelines.

• Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee administrative functions, fleet and facility management, and ensure compliance with COOP plans and real estate policies.

• Collaborate Across Functions: Serve as liaison with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and other corporate functions to ensure seamless regional operations.

• Support Community Services: Manage personnel, program development, and financial targets for all Community Service programs.

• Champion a Unified Approach: Foster collaboration regionally and nationally and amongst program areas to deliver integrated services across the Pacific Islands Region.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.

• Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience, with at least 5 years in a management role.

• Skills:

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Leadership and mentoring experience.

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.

  • Financial acumen and ability to interpret budgets and reports.

  • Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, geographically dispersed environment.

  • Cultural competency and sensitivity to Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.

  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently across the islands.

• Travel: Frequent inter-island travel required; occasional regional or national travel may also be necessary.

* Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

Cultural Competency & Sensitivity

Multilingual Communication

Local Knowledge & Navigation

Collaborative Problem Solving

The salary range for this position is: $ 128,000 - $140,000. This role is NOT eligible for relocation.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO: Starting 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

• 401K with 6% match

• Paid Family Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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