Overview
AARP Foundation works for and with vulnerable people over 50 to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship by building economic opportunity. As a charitable affiliate of AARP, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by strengthening supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.
The Assistant National Director (AND) of Operations oversees the comprehensive business operations of AARP Foundation's Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), supervising 4 other managers with direct oversight over financial management, IT, procurement, office leasing, compliance and logistics. This role ensures adherence to all grant contractual requirements, audit and reporting standards, federal regulations, and AARP Foundation SCSEP policies. Key responsibilities include monitoring overall grant expenditures alongside the National Director to maintain fiscal and program accountability and integrity, assisting in the annual stewardship of grant funds, serving on the SCSEP leadership team, and providing direct support to headquarters management as needed.
Responsibilities
Ensures effective management of all operational areas, including compliance with program policy, procedures, performance, and government regulations as needed.
Identifies, investigates, analyzes, and recommends alternative solutions to a wide range of operational, management, and administrative actions/problems.
Manages program/department assets and budgets.
Develops and manages a high performing team of people managers and individual contributors.
Analyzes and directs program resource planning, business requirements and needs assessments, including the operating system, software, and hardware, security and core infrastructure services.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
5+ years of project management experience.
Adapt new and complex system development methodologies to complex projects.
Understand multifaceted inter-relationships of multiple business subsidiaries and departments.
Knowledge of enterprise technology systems and process management.
Proven ability to lead and collaborate in cross-functional teams, achieving business objectives while building strong relationships with co-workers and business partners.
AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Additional Requirements
Regular and reliable job attendance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions.
In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise.
Hybrid Work Environment
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.
Compensation and Benefits
AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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