Emory University Looking for Deputy Chief Operation Officer, Task Force for Global Health Full Time

Job Number: 122143

Department: Task Force for Global Health

Campus Location (For Posting) : City
Decatur

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Deputy Chief Operating Officer is an executive position within The Task Force for Global Health (Task Force).
• The DCOO is a member of The Task Force’s Executive Team and may serve as an Officer of the Board of the Directors for The Task Force.
• Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer of the Task Force for Global Health, the DCOO provides business and operational support to the organization and its programs.
• As a member of the Executive Team, the DCOO actively participates in defining the strategic vision/goals and makes executive operational decisions for the organization.
• The DCOO is also responsible for supporting new programs coming to the organization, including onboarding new program staff.
• The DCOO serves as acting COO, in the absence of the COO.
• The DCOO works with the COO to define and implement the operational vision and business strategy of The Task Force.
• Develops organizational objectives that align with the business strategy specifically in the areas of compliance, IT, Finance, HR, communications and development, travel and facility Services.
• Plans, develops, and implements organization-wide solutions for improved business processes, including identifying organization-wide systems to support operations.
• Establishes processes for new business development that support integration of programs.
• Ensures business operations and processes support compliance requirements across the project/programs portfolio.
• Is responsible for the development and implementation of change management plans.
• Participates fully as a member of The Task Force for Global Health by contributing, assisting and participating in projects, activities and initiatives as requested by management.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Executive Position:

• Participates fully as a member of The Task Force’s Executive Team.
  May serves as an Officer of the Board, including Assistant Secretary and financial signatory authority.

Business Strategy:

• As a member of the Executive Team, develops and implements the strategic and operational vision for The Task Force.
• Develops organizational objectives and structure that align with the business strategy/model.
• Develops short and long term goals and objectives and works with the IPS teams to measure achievement of business process improvements.
• Responsible for overall management, technical development, implementation, personnel, budget and financial oversight of the compliance and business process improvement department.
  Manages various projects related to strategic initiatives

Funding Portfolio:

• Establishes and manages Task Force-wide funding portfolio management processes, including review of all donor grant and contract requirements, develops and implements a management tracking system and implements processes to support compliance with these requirements.
• In collaboration with the CFO, defines financial compliance risks and captures business requirements for process and system enhancements.
• Partners with program directors, deputy directors, IPS leads and the Executive Team to provide operational support.

Operational Effectiveness/Change Management:

• Reviews current operations and provides recommendations on making key business processes more efficient, including streamlining business processes and functions across The Task Force.
• Develops and implements change management plans to address major cross-organization changes.
• Oversees the development of repeatable, and thus scalable, plans and processes that improve operational efficiency.
• Fosters a collaborative relationship with key stakeholders including Program Directors, and other key stakeholders to achieve the strategic vision of integrated operations.
• Designs and implements processes to drive continuous improvement, risk management / monitoring and ensures adherence to Task Force policies.
• Provides overall coordination for projects that impact compliance issues, ensuring that key requirements are captured and reflected in projects and system developments.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of compliance applications, databases and interfaces to ensure reliable performance and
• availability to the user base.
• Develops plans to periodically update compliance practices and systems as business requirements and needs change.
• Reviews Task Force contract development and management processes, develops and implements a means for improving these processes. Assesses the viability of a centralized procurement
• approach for the Task Force.
• Assists with Task Force Duty of Care responsibilities, including compliance-related responsibilities, in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree in public health, social sciences, public administration or a related field and ten years of related experience which includes seven years at a management level, OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

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