The Catholic University of America · 1 month ago
Director of Operations and Strategy
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expThe Catholic University of America is seeking a Director of Operations & Strategy to ensure the smooth execution of CLUNY’s mission and grant objectives. This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, managing budgets and vendors, and coordinating major events and initiatives, requiring a highly organized professional adept at navigating complex systems.
EducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Lead project operations, helping Cluny grow smoothly, and ensuring alignment with grant deliverables and deadlines
Efficiently and effectively lead team meetings
Detailed Project Management using Asana software, insisting on organizational buy-in and overseeing scheduling and task completion both internally and externally, enforcing deadlines and communicating clearly and efficiently with all stakeholders
Reconciling expenses related to the Cluny Project for all stakeholders in university system
Manage overall budget, reconcile expenses, and oversee grant reporting (quarterly and annually)
Develop systems for vendor accountability and coordinate relationships with up to 12-15+ external partners, negotiating contracts and working with university partners to ensure prompt payments upon execution and delivery of work in alignment with project goals
Maintain project databases, CRM, and internal reporting systems
Work with Director and Deputy Director to improve overall organizational efficiency
Manage our event vendor and team; on-site at most Cluny events to ensure smooth operations and vendors on-task, oversee sound checks, ensure people know where they are supposed to be, and coordinate with vendor to ensure successful events
Help plan and execute annual CLUNY conference, including budget, vendor management and oversight, and on-site operations; coordinate speaker invitations, travel, and participant logistics
Support mini-events (dinners, retreats, international encounters) by managing guest lists, venues, catering, and reports, and working with our event planner to ensure smooth execution
Prepare post-event evaluations and improvement recommendations, write-up operational post-mortems
Manage implementation of the Foundations of Agency workshop, including facilitator recruitment and participant engagement
Oversee logistics, technology, and feedback systems for workshops and broader Cluny Academy offerings in the future
Support the administration of strategic prizes, scholarships, and grants, for Cluny Capital
Oversee operational development of journal, educational video series, and social media content, by working closely with multiple vendors
Coordinate with social media and media partners to track engagement metrics
Support branding and marketing strategy, ensuring consistent messaging across platforms
Keep CRM up to date and user-friendly
Work with Director and Deputy Director to submit grant proposals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree a plus
Minimum 1 year of experience in operations, project management, or related role preferred
Demonstrated success managing budgets, vendors, and complex multi-stakeholder initiatives
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with project management tools (Asana, Slack), budgeting software, and CRMs
Familiarity with academic, nonprofit, or religious contexts a plus
Passion for interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation
Company
The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America allows students easy access to a wide range of educational, cultural, and political opportunities.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.13MKey Investors
Lilly Endowment
2023-10-31Grant· $1.13M
Leadership Team
Matthew Pizzirusso
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Cherise Carpenter, MSN, CRNP
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