Advocates for Human Potential (“AHP”) is looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee our organization’s ongoing operations and procedures and will be responsible for the efficiency of business. A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with anticipating business needs, managing all aspects of project management including effectively influencing peers to achieve established milestones and knowing how to prioritize sometimes competing initiatives to the advancement of the business.

The COO role is a key member of the senior management team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The COO will oversee and lead diverse business consulting and research operations, so we expect successful candidates to be an experienced and efficient leader. A candidate will not be considered qualified without excellent people leadership, business acumen, exemplary work ethics and a passion for our mission.

The goal of the COO position is to ensure smooth and well-run operations that will allow AHP to continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures.
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
• Oversee daily operations of the company and work in partnership with leadership team members to support smooth operations in all functional areas.
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance.
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.).
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as Chief Operating Officer or demonstrated experience managing a large, complex business segment in a similar industry.
• Understanding of all business functions.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Experience in business development will be a plus.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
• BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus.

Research suggests that women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they do not meet 100 percent of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive on our team to apply for this role.

Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000

AHP, in an effort to be transparent with applicants about salary and in compliance with various state pay disclosure requirements, publishes the following information which is current as of the date of posting. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the AHP salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be high or low in the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. The range listed is just one component of AHP’s total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, AHP provides a variety of benefits to employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, a retirement plan with a 3% match, student loan repayment assistance, employer-paid life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and much more.

About AHP

AHP influences change in health and business systems to support vulnerable populations—from creating policy to engaging in ground-level, hands-on work. We help organizations and individuals reach their full potential through professional consulting; research, evaluation, and data analytics; technical assistance and training; and virtual solutions, publications, and events.

Our areas of expertise include behavioral health, mental health policy and services, substance use disorders, workforce development, homelessness, housing and employment programs, trauma-informed care, criminal justice, women and children, veterans, health care reform, and population health management.

AHP is proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® for nine consecutive years. We earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided by employees in anonymous surveys.

We value employee well-being and are actively engaged in creating an environment that supports work-life balance, self-care, and mental and emotional health.

AHP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.