Area Administrative Manager - Cambridge Burlington

Area Administrative Manager – Cambridge Burlington

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, mission-driven individual to fill the role of Area Administrative Manager. The selected candidate will report to the Area Director and will be responsible for the administration and support functions of the area office, including finance, contracts/procurement, facilities, personnel, and various other duties.

• Monitor and report on the area office operational budget, including administrative support and direct service dollars; investigate and resolve area payment problems; coordinate revenue activities, including business transactions with the Social Security Administration.

• Manage area office procurements, including proposal development, review, contract negotiations, preparation of contract documents and data entry forms; ongoing monitoring of contract utilization; and occasional technical assistance to providers.

Manage and coordinate area office facility responsibilities, including security, telecommunications, equipment maintenance, and general office issues.

• Oversee all personnel functions for the area office staff, including hiring, promotion, and termination packages; processing overtime and comp time requests; consulting with HR staff to ensure compliance with policies and employment law.

Work in partnership with Area Lead Agency.

• Communicate with regional administrative managers and central office administration and finance.

Supervision of clerical staff may be required.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and other PC‑based software.
• Ability to work effectively with linguistically and culturally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple deadline‑driven projects with strong attention to detail.
• High level of self‑motivation and accountability, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the team and tasks.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.

Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying.

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to protecting children from abuse and neglect and ensuring they grow and thrive in safe and nurturing environments. DCF’s vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect.

DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency, and well‑being of the Commonwealth’s children by stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care; safely reunifying families; and creating new families through kinship, guardianship, or adoption. Preferred applicants will possess a commitment to core practice values: child‑driven, family‑centered, community‑focused, strength‑based, committed to diversity and cultural competency, and committed to continuous learning.

A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by regulations. For more information, please visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at  option #4.

• At least five (5) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time, professional administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, public administration, clinical management, or a related field.
• Substitutions: a certificate may substitute one (1) year; a bachelor’s degree may substitute two (2) years; a graduate degree may substitute three (3) years; a doctorate may substitute four (4) years.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s directly related experience and education, and is aligned with the internal compensation structure.

An Equal Opportunity /affirmative action employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.