Business Operations Specialist

Position: Business Operations Specialist I
## Business Operations Specialist I Apply locations:
Tucson, AZtime type:
Full time posted on:
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**** This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
**** The candidate must reside no more than 45 minutes from Tucson AZ chapter.
** Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer or the Chief Administrative Officer, the Business Operations Specialist supervises the daily operation of support services and business office operations for regional administrative functions.  This includes supervision of volunteers who will handle daily  transactional responsibilities.  Oversees budget monitoring, daily finance transactions, local vendor relationships, facilities management, fleet management, HR, IT, and records/reports.  Establishes work procedures and standards to improve efficiency and effectiveness of assigned operations.

Is the lead system trainer for software business applications. Provides COO/CAO operations  management for the Region in the absence of the COO/CAO.
** WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
** 1. Financial & Administrative Reporting:
Provides administrative budget monitoring and expenditure review regarding expenses including approval of regional procurement transactions. Collaborates with department leaders to ensure that programs are executed within budget. Ensures location processes are established and functioning for all cash and card transactions. Prepares and analyzes data for monthly forecasting of expenses for department directors. Provides guidance and data for grant reporting. Responds to internal/external requests for information and/or documentation and delegates as appropriate to volunteers for input, tracking or reporting.

Acts as Region point of contact for FOCIS information. Develops and oversees maintenance and distribution of consistent regional operations processes and procedures. Advises COO/CAO of findings and recommendations.  
2. Facilities/Asset Management Oversight:
Coordinates activities of the facility in regard to maintenance. Approves and ensures repairs are completed within budget and appropriate system is used to pay vendors. Develops and maintains relationships with vendors supporting each physical location. Obtains proposals for potential new vendors. Provides and analyzes information/data needed for developing Business Plans for real estate transactions. Collaborates with region management to ensure business office operations achieve objectives and performance targets.

Is liaison with other sectors for shared facilities/assets. Analyzes risk management system with current values/status as appropriate.  
3. Volunteer Supervision and Coordination:
Provides direction and training to volunteers to handle the administrative transactions necessary for the business, ensuring that their…