Launch NY Seeking Director of Operations

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – Buffalo, New York

 

Are you an experienced leader with an entrepreneurial spirit?

Can you coordinate with high-level leaders to execute strategies?

Do you have a passion for the startup community in Upstate New York?

 

If so, you may be our next Director of Operations. 

 

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business (or equivalent combo of education and work experience)
• 7+ years’ experience in operations management, including activities in:
  • Accounting and budget management
  • Internal communications
  • Staff management
  • Fund management
  • HR matters (such as recruiting, hiring, and onboarding)
  • CRM systems
  • Grant writing 
  • Marketing 
• 5+ years’ proficiency with accounting software, especially QuickBooks
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent technical, analytical, and communication abilities

 

Here’s what we prefer, but do not require:

• MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced degree 
• Experience managing processes in a grant-supported environment
• Experience managing entrepreneurship or business support programs
• Experience in a startup environment
• Experience in product launch and development
• Experience in strategic organizational planning in a relevant setting
• Passion for and experience in overcoming challenges specific to startups and nonprofits
• Comfort in creating and revising organizational structure, processes, and policies

 

Here’s what you’d do:

 

• Coordinate with President & CEO to strategize the organization’s growth

 

• Conduct or oversee job functions of outsourced accounting partners
• Provide board-level reporting
• Direct manager of Entrepreneurs-in-Residence processes
• Manage staff of other entrepreneurship programs
• Coordinate with Fund Manager to manage investment programs and supervise staff
• Collaborate with the team to develop new entrepreneurial services and funding sources
• Lead continuing development of CRM system
• Oversee implementation of IT services and solutions
• Manage grant, contract, donation, and sponsorship activities
• Manage staff responsible for daily office functions
• Build and maintain entrepreneurial ecosystem partnerships
• Support marketing and communications
• Interface with legal counsel
• Manage other personnel and perform other duties as needed

 

Here’s who we are:

 

• A thriving nonprofit venture development organization

• The most active seed fund in New York State

• Bridge between local entrepreneurs and investors in Upstate New York

• Collection of the best and brightest business leaders in our region

• Proven entrepreneurs who provide mentorship to emerging business owners

• Lovers of startups, networking opportunities, and popular technologies

• A fun team of fresh thinkers, movers, and doers

• Believers in balancing hard work with good vibes

• Interested in your positive energy and strong work ethic

• Excited to hear from you!

 

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