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Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President Headquarters

Future Opening: Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President

Full-Time • Headquarters
*** THIS POSITION IS EXCLUSIVELY OPEN TO INTERNAL ULMS STAFF CURRENTLY IN DIRECTOR LEVEL ROLES OR ABOVE ***

Under the guidance and direction of the President/CEO and on her behalf, the Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President oversees and provides leadership relating to programs, services, and general operations.  The COO and Executive VP provides support to the President/CEO in order to ensure productive day-to-day management of the organization while supporting the outreach of the organization.  On behalf of the President/CEO, the COO and Executive VP provides direction and leadership to ULMS staff and interacts with its Board of Directors, the general public, foundations, private businesses, corporations, community groups and leaders as well as with officials of the City of Seattle, King County, the State of Washington and other elected and appointed officials.  In addition, on behalf of and in support of the President/CEO, the Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President:

(i)               Serves as a member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic and tactical leadership on behalf of the President/CEO; 

(ii)              Ensures that ULMS systems, procedures, and programs effectively support the ULMS mission, general operations, programs and services; 

(iii)            Performs those essential functions as more particularly set forth in the full scope of job responsibilities laid out in the job description.  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • 7+ years of professional leadership experience, ideally in a rapidly evolving non-profit organization
  • Highly organized and ability to wear multiple hats in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment; a driving force who manages toward clarity and solutions
  • Ability to build successful business relationships with corporate and community donors
  • A successful track record in setting priorities, shaping processes, guiding investment in people and systems, and developing an infrastructure that creates a stronger and more efficient organization
  • Thorough understanding of project management; able to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and goals
  • A consummate team player with a flexible and creative approach
  • Excellent communication and coalition building skills with an ability to balance, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; high level of knowledge and understanding, especially as it relates to program replication, connecting programs to funding, creatively generating other resources, and building strategic partnerships
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to ULMS’ mission
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Business Management, Non-Profit Management or related field strongly desired
  • Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
  • Experience in building and scaling teams and systems


ULMS Total Compensation 

** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period 
  • Medical - $11,176.08 per year
  •  Dental - $540 per year
  • Vision - $65.04 per year
  • Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year
  • Employee Assistance Program - ~$57.60 per year 
  • 403(b) retirement - $100 per month
  •  Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year 
  •  LinkedIn Learning Account  
  • Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off 
  •  ~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
  •  8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days* 
  • 11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid 
Workers Compensation Coverage - ~$436.80 - ~$3,993.60 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes – 9.8% of salary 
Compensation: $174,688.00 - $218,360.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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