Business Administrator

Job Title: Business Administrator

FLSA Status: Full Time - exempt
Reports to: Corps Officers

Schedule: 40 hours
Rate of Pay: $83,200- $85,000

Closing Date:

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit - 20 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0769 hours for each hour worked (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Function

The Business Administrator executes the lawful and proper directions of the Centennial Corp Officers, or in their absence assumes interim command authority to coordinate all Salvation Army programs and services in conformance with Salvation Army policies and availability of funds, providing direct supervision of administrative, professional and all non-clergy positions.

The BA position ensures the proper execution of daily office, accounting and payroll operations with additional responsibilities for public relations and development activities, Advisory Council development, disaster services and other unspecified activities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Provides direct oversight of business operations for all Salvation Army expressions throughout the Centennial Corps service area. (e.g. community relations, financial development, finance & accounting, personnel, property, insurance, contracts, legal services).
• Ensures all Advisory Council activities are executed appropriately and ensures continued high quality service environment for said Council. Ensures that Staff and Advisory Council members are informed on all relevant matters regarding TSA policies and procedures.
• Responsible, along with the CO's for the annual budget process, working with staff in preparing and revising budgets
• Provides administrative assistance and/or supervision to staff in the development and coordination of community affairs efforts including public relations, summer activities and Christmas fundraising.

PROGRAM

• Responsibility for planning and executing a strategic plan to establish a home school academy at the Centennial Corps.
• Coordinate the activities of staff and volunteers that will be engaged in the home school academy project.
• Strives to maintain existing program levels while exploring opportunities to expand services to the community in line with identified needs, partnering with other community service entities as appropriate.
• Works closely with officers and staff in promoting and implementing Christian components in all social service and corps programs to meet all aspects of human need.
• Develops and coordinates expanded volunteer program to recruit, train deploy, monitor and acknowledge volunteers serving at all levels of Salvation Army service. Will work with staff as necessary in the accomplishment of this goal, delegating specific responsibilities where needed in accordance with staff job descriptions and scope of responsibilities.

PROPERTIES

Provides direction and supervision of property related activities. This will include interface with staff for janitorial, maintenance and remodeling efforts; lease, rent and purchase arrangements; and insurances, licenses or other peripheral subjects to buildings and property. Will ensure that staff follows through with property and vehicle maintenance duties as assigned.

FINANCE

Provides direct oversight and assistance, as necessary, for staff in the preparation of regular financial reporting. Will ensure or accomplish all necessary banking, financial transactions and assure smooth flow of information between same. Will act as primary liaison between DHQ financial development and accounting (fund raising, grants, capital campaign gifts and other financial instruments), and will make certain that a free flow of information exists for acknowledging and cultivating donor sources.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or non-profit organization development and five (5) years' experience in multi-faceted business activity and administration; or equivalent relevant experience in Salvation Army management positions.

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to draft and edit professional level communications. Ability to speak and write the English language with professional level skill is required.
• Executive level functioning computer skills with a practical mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite, with special emphasis on Microsoft Word and Excel. The ability to learn and use Power Point and Publisher will be required.
• A strong understanding and adherence to the goals and beliefs of The Salvation Army as a religious, charitable organization shall be required and an ability to assimilate its procedural requirements shall be essential.
• The successful candidate will have a broad-spectrum skills set including managerial proficiency, public speaking, staff management and written communication expertise.
• The ability to quickly grasp and analyze circumstances results in effective decision-making.
• Experience in working directly with Advisory Boards, donors, government officials, regulatory agencies and sub-contractors is critical.
• Ability to work independently and without daily supervision.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Colorado Driver's License with driving performance history sufficient to allow continued insurance coverage by Salvation Army underwriting guidelines.

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  • If the position requires driving:
    
    
    
    • A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in-state driver's license is required.
    • An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.
    
    
    
    
  • Background Check
    
    
    
    • Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maneuver.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.