Company:
NI Crisis and Counselling Centre
Details:
The Assistant to the Executive Director assists the Executive Director oversee the day-to-day operation of the agency and its staff. This includes ensuring the delivery of appropriate quality services, meeting in accordance with external compliance standards, expanding services to other sites and communities, integrating services with other programs, managing budget expenditures and revenues, and evaluating program and outcomes.
The Assistant to the Executive Director is also responsible to maintain productive and collaborative relationships within the organization and with community partners and funders, seeking out and assisting in securing new revenue sources.
KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and assist programs such as Hospice and Better @ Home
Actively monitor compliance in accordance with contract requirements and agency procedures.
Actively participate in the development of program budgets and monitor program performance according to set budget guidelines.
Set a proactive tone by creating a culture that identifies risk and learns from challenges.
Produce program performance reports and invoices in accordance with agency and contract requirements.
Actively promote NICCCS and our programs with our community partners to assure maximum cooperation, high quality services, contract compliance and further program development.
Qualifications & Experience:
ABILITIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
-Initiative is a personal strength; self-driven
-Works well both independently and in a team environment
-Ability to motivate and develop colleagues towards excellence in their work
-Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software a must; experience managing websites preferred
-Strong organizational skills and timely follow-up managing complex tasks associated with providing services under multiple contracts with different expectations, requirements, and outcomes
-Solid communication (written and oral), and collaboration skills
-Able to effectively and respectfully resolve conflicts
-Proven ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic environment
-Able to balance competing demands and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, volunteers, collaborators, and the general public
-Exceptional team building, leadership, and group facilitation skills
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in community-based not for profit agencies
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working within ethnically-diverse communities and communities experiencing trauma, addictions and poverty.
• A minimum of 3 years of computer experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and the internet
• Knowledge of accounting processes and Sage 50