Job Summary
We are seeking an empowering and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join the Ability United's Executive team. Ability United is a Home and Community Based Service Agency serving adults living with a disability in Iowa. We strive to provide top quality service so that the people we serve can live happy and fulfilling lives.
As a key member of the executive leadership team, the COO will oversee daily operations, implement innovative business strategies, and create effective standardized business operations that drive excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the organization's future by aligning operational activities with strategic goals, ensuring efficiency, and enhancing overall organizational performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive management experience, and a passion for serving the intellectual disability community.
Duties
- Develop and execute comprehensive strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives and long-term growth targets.
- Oversee daily operations across all departments, ensuring seamless coordination and optimal performance.
- Lead change management initiatives to adapt to evolving market conditions and internal processes.
- Manage business development efforts to identify new opportunities, partnerships, and markets for expansion.
- Implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.
- Supervise senior leadership teams, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluations.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to ensure fiscal responsibility and resource allocation.
- Drive program management initiatives that align with organizational priorities and deliver measurable results.
- Cultivate a high-performance culture focused on leadership development, accountability, and innovation.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related human services field is required. A Master’s degree is a strong plus.
- Proven experience working with the Home and Community Based Services industry.
- Demonstrated experience in operations management with a track record of leading teams in a senior leadership capacity.
- Strong expertise in change management, strategic planning, and process improvement methodologies.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Supervising experience with a focus on developing leadership talent within an organization.
- Exceptional communication skills to articulate vision, motivate teams, and build stakeholder relationships.
- Knowledge of program management principles and tools to ensure projects meet deadlines and objectives.
- Ability to adapt quickly to change while maintaining focus on organizational goals.
Join us as we drive innovation, foster leadership excellence, and shape the future of our organization through strategic operational oversight!
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
