Operations Manager

Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) ultimate goal is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability. At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural places achieve success. Partners for Rural Impact was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where we’ve worked for 25 years to create student opportunity and success.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is a key full-time position. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Manager provides strategic, tactical, and operational support to the organization and its employees on a broad range of functional disciplines, including, but not limited to, contract management, purchasing, policies and procedures, and risk management. The position leads and operates with the goal that All Rural Students Succeed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administer the initiation, development and monitoring of all contracts
• Ensure contract compliance with federal, state, local funder, the Uniform Guidance – 2 CFR 200 and any other relevant regulatory or oversight bodies
• Review and evaluate contract terms and conditions, assessing risks to PRI and communicate findings to Director of Operations
• Manage and monitor all purchasing functions to ensure compliance with PRI policies and procedures and all relevant funding guidelines
• Assist with creating and maintaining a system to develop, implement, monitor, revise, and communicate policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with desired organizational goals and applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Implement a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and internal control
• Works closely with Director of Operations to support the implementation of an Enterprise Risk Management culture designed to identify, track, and mitigate all forms of risk throughout PRI
• Assist with oversight of all operational systems, processes, and infrastructure with a focus on continuous improvement
• Perform testing to identify control gaps in operational systems and assist in developing remediation and implementation plans as necessary
• Perform other related duties in support of organizational and department goals
• Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist and support in the attainment of our mission, All Rural Students Succeed

Position Location & Schedule

The position will be considered for remote work with local, state, and sometimes national travel required.

Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET with in-office and/or remote work a possibility. Because of the nature of the responsibility to schools, partners, funders, and the service region, individual offices or departments may have operating hours that extend beyond this period and may include evening and/or weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience or 7 years of relevant experience in lieu of bachelor's degree

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• Experience with contract management
• Experience developing and implementing operational procedures and policies

Special skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Support the mission, vision, and values of PRI and its intended impact
• Contribute to an internal culture focused on equitable outcomes for all rural students to succeed cradle to career
• Analyzing training needs/requirements
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizing skills to coordinate project activities
• Ability to communicate with others effectively
• Ability to conduct research for special projects, respond timely inquiries, and present written/ oral briefings
• Ability to work with details and time-sensitive issues
• Good decision-making skills and response to high-pressure situations

License, certification, or registration necessary:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background check

Physical conditions:

• Ability to work in a high-energy office
• Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and/or meeting participants
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle

Environmental conditions:

• Work in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities

Additional Company Information

PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health needs of you and your family.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee assistance program.
• Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance and professional development for employees.

Partners for Rural Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.