The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

We seek a full-time Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) with a demonstrated track record of effective leadership and management experience within a dynamic, multi-dimensional organization.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Interim CAO directs and manages human resources, information technology, compliance, facilities, and non-program operations at Osborne Association. Promoting a culture of risk awareness, contractual compliance, and accountability is essential for success in this role. In collaboration with the executive leadership team, the Interim CAO helps create and support a sustainable organizational structure that furthers Osborne’s mission and the delivery of exceptional services.

The scheduling for this role is hybrid that reports to the Brooklyn office location.

Essential Duties:

• Provide executive leadership, strategic and operational direction to IT, Facilities, Human Resources, Compliance, and Office Management.
• Align administrative practices and decisions with Osborne’s mission, vision, values, and strategic planning. Act as a positive catalyst of organizational change and growth.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and risk assessments, present summary reports to management, and provide guidance in correcting compliance failures and high-risk practices.
• Provide insight and recommendations for the organization's short- and long-term growth plans.
• Provide guidance and planning for relevant strategic initiatives, administrative policies, and business planning.
• Assess organizational opportunities and challenges to utilize and deploy existing resources to maximize performance and positive outcomes.
• Partner with and support Osborne's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion – and the productive values of DEI, both internally and in the marketplace. Prioritize building an equitable and inclusive work environment.
• Leverage data and analytics to collaborate with and advise senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, onboarding, talent development, and succession planning, including reinvigorating the organization’s performance appraisal efforts.
• Support the implementation of Osborne’s compensation philosophy.
• In partnership with the Compliance Officer, develop an annual compliance work plan that includes key performance indicators that reflect the organization's unique programmatic characteristics.
• Participate in the budget development process for departments under supervision and maintain a high level of fiscal responsibility.
• Advise on the development of corporate policies and procedures needed by the company for compliance.
• Serve as an agency representative for city, state, federal, and non-governmental funders attesting to the agency’s and/or employees’ compliance with governing regulations.
• Act as an advisor on compliance policies and training by working closely with human resources and general counsel to implement training and ensure completion.
• Report any potential conflicts of interest.
• Review compliance issues: Risk management is a crucial compliance function. The Interim CAO Chief Administrative Officer will review reports and internal audits to assess whether company policies meet or fall outside regulatory compliance requirements.
• Evaluate policies and procedures to ensure they can result in compliance
• Ensure the completion of internal audits of business functions to comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Remain current on nonprofit finance, administration best practices, and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
• Oversee all legal issues, including managing outside counsel and reviewing contracts.
• Coordinate with the Human Resource Director to identify and create staff leadership and professional development opportunities.
• Work with outside counsel to resolve legal disputes with staff challenges.
• Develop plans for responding to potential crises such as natural disasters minimizing damage to the company's reputation or financial losses from fines or lawsuits.
• In-person attendance is required to collaborate with co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration, Public Health Administration.
• At least seven (7) years of administration and/or financial management experience in a non-profit organization, governmental entity, or similar organization. Minimum 10 years in senior leadership roles
• Strong HR expertise, understanding of labor laws, and experience developing HR policies.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience overseeing the management and maintenance of all facilities, including buildings, grounds, equipment, and construction projects
• Experience overseeing the agency’s fleet of vehicles and Safety program
• Knowledge of cost reporting within State and Federal regulations (Medicare/ Medicaid cost reporting).
• Knowledge of Medicaid-funded programs, regulations, policies, and procedures preferred

Benefits of Working at Osborne

Generous benefits include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance employment for individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The Osborne Association requires staff to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls, please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we cannot do so due to the volume of interest received.