Hybrid Director of Strategic Initiatives bei Westchester Jewish Community Services

Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is a leading nonprofit organization serving individuals and families throughout Westchester County.  Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. 

We are currently seeking a full-time Director of Strategic Initiatives who will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational and financial excellence across WJCS’s programs. This position requires a global thinker and excellent communicator who can help manage projects and initiatives across program and financial operations.  

This position has a salary range of $130,000 - $140,000.

Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop, shape and implement improved internal processes.  Regular program budget distribution and analysis is a key major function that would be initially developed by this position.
• Evaluate current programming through a strategic lens to optimize services across the agency and align with organizational goals and funding priorities. 
• Partner with program and finance teams to track performance metrics and outcomes across funded programs.
• Lead efforts to ensure compliance with OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) billing regulations and oversee reconciliation and oversight of individual accounts.
• Manage the preparation and analysis of regular reports on budget performance and funding utilization.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines, especially those related to OPWDD services and funding.
• Develop dashboards or other tracking tools to support data-driven decision-making.

Requirements:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 7 years of experience in nonprofit management, program operations, organizational leadership or strategic planning.
• Strong working knowledge of OPWDD regulations and experience with individual accounts management preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with program budgeting, cross-disciplinary project management.
• Excellent communicator helping teams collaborate toward shared goals.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; with exceptional understanding of Microsoft Excel.

What WJCS has to offer you:

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
• Ongoing Professional Development and Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
• Disability and life insurance
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives

WJCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER