Coordinator, Business Operations

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Job Overview

We are seeking a full-time Business Operations Coordinator to support our Seattle, WA office. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer or the Chief Administrative Officer, the Business Operations Coordinator provides transactional support for the finance, operational and administrative functions of the Region, including budget monitoring, daily finance transactions, local vendor relationships, facilities management, fleet management, HR, IT, and records / reports. The Business Operations Coordinator Is the lead system user / trainer for software business applications and provides operations backup support for the Region in the absence of the COO / CAO. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. This role reports to the King County Regional office in Seattle, WA. The salary range for this position is Washington State : $21.63 $23.00 / hr. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative budget support such as : expense coding, financial report dissemination, analyzing monthly forecasting of expenses, initiation, monitoring, and approval of regional procurement transactions, establishing location processes for cash and card transactions, and ensuring that programs are executed within budget in collaboration with department leaders. May coordinate and train volunteers to assist with less complex daily transactional work. Lead system user / training for Business Applications and IT Services using the appropriate system to troubleshoot phone and computer issues for Region and assist with tech services requests. Support facilities / asset management by ensuring repairs are completed within budget and managing vendor-related activities such as ensuring the appropriate system is used to pay vendors, maintaining relationships with vendors at each physical location, obtaining proposals for new vendors, providing business plan information for real estate transactions, and updating risk management system with current values / status. Maintain fleet inventory records, file, and maintain insurance claims and follow up with estimates / repairs. Maintain insurance certificate applications, financial collection processes, and appropriate forms and codes used for regulated items including alcohol to support meeting planning. Provide guidance and data for grant reports and respond to internal / external requests for information and / or documentation. Develop, maintain, and distribute a regional Standard Operating Procedures Manual to ensure consistent processes / procedures related to operations functions throughout the Region.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : High School or equivalent required. Associate's degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration preferred. Experience : Minimum 3 years of financial or facilities administrative support experience in community organizations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, business or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience : NA Skills & Abilities : Ability to work on a team. Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work to maximize team performance and meet customer expectations. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain collaborative work relationships within the organization and with external stakeholders. Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Travel : Travel is required throughout the Region with some travel outside of Region. 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).

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.

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 at 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

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good! 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. 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.