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MNCDHH is Seeking Candidates for a Business Operations Director

Deadline to apply is December 27, 2022

12/8/2022 3:04:57 PM

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The Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing (MNCDHH) has a position open for a Business Operations Director. 

The deadline to apply is December 27, 2022.

To find the job posting, please visit Minnesota Careers. Once on the page, click on the "Search open positions" button.

Under "Search jobs," search for job id "61219."

Job Summary

The incumbent will have broad decision-making authority and independence, planning and directing the business functions of the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing. As Business Operations Director, Financial Manager, and Agency Liaison to DHS Internal Resources including finance, MNIT, legal, and administrative services. To provide leadership, broad guidance and direction for the implementation of the day to day operational and programmatic activities with responsibility to advise employee as well as agency performance activities. To lead the management of the agency’s vision and strategic goals outcomes; and board operations. To develop and implement the strategic vision, planning and direction of the agency business operations. Conducts continuing and special studies of organizational development, methods and procedures to recommend solutions to clearly defined operating problems with broad scope and complexity in areas such as records and publications management, policy and procedures development/analyses, organization of office space, work and information flow, systems analysis/design, data processing; fiscal and budgetary tracking, and analysis of organizational structure. Lead and oversee activities of procurement, contracting management, budget development, internal/external and Board communications, data collection development and management and storage, information technology activities, accounting activities, and overarching compliance to state policies, procedures and laws and is the facilities management director.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Internal Operations and Board Relations;
  • Program and Administrative Oversight;
  • Continuous Improvement;
  • Continuity of Operations planning lead.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

There are four (4) different ways to qualify for this position and you must have the required work experiences:

One (1) year of professional working experience with human services program supporting the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing communities and the required work experiences listed below.

OR

Three (3) years of advance technical or paraprofessional experience working with human services program supporting the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing communities and the required work experiences listed below.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Services, or another closely related degree.

AND

Two (2) years of advanced technical or paraprofessional experience working with human services program supporting the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing communities and the required work experiences listed below.

OR

Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Services, or another closely related degree and the required work experiences listed below.

Required work experiences must clearly demonstrate:

  • Expressive and receptive sign language and communication skills are crucial;
    Knowledge of and experience with communication technology used by deaf, late-deafened, deafblind, and hard of hearing persons;
  • Advanced administrative and services experience for human services and/or disability programs;
  • Ability to give presentations and facilitate discussions to solicit and explore diverse perspectives;
  • Continuous improvement process tools and/or models to produce results-based metrics;
  • Budgeting, recordkeeping and contract management experience for federal and state compliance;
  • Competent at using MS Office Suite and other programs such as; MS Teams and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures;
  • Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond flexibly to requests and concerns;
  • Proficient in a wide range of technology including WebEx, MS Teams, videophones, and other video and communication technology platforms;
  • Bachelor’s Degree higher in Human Services, Business Administration, or related human services field.

Additional details are available in the job posting.

View the job posting.

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