Location: Boston, MA, USA ? Virtual Req Number: Req #506 Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024
Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.
CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include:
Flexible Scheduling
401k with company match
Tuition Reimbursement/Remission
Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HRA
Referral Bonus Programs
Employee perks, and much more!
About This Position The Crime and Justice Institute, a Division of Community Resources for Justice, is seeking a Senior Operations Specialist to support grants management and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently, is well-organized, detail-oriented, and can prioritize quickly and confidently. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and virtually-based work environment is critical.
Interested Applicants must apply by September 11, 2024.
Duties / Responsibilities: • Support grants management of more than thirty active grants, including tracking project spending, monitoring contract requirements, and developing contracts and amendments for consultants.
Manage federal reporting systems including leading the uploading of semi-annual reports, deliverables, and other required reporting.
Organize and submit responses to proposal requests for new business.
Secure necessary information, complete forms and procure insurance as required by all contracts and monitor through the life of the contract.
Assist with the implementation of new processes and procedures to improve the efficiency of CJI’s day-to-day operations.
Serve as the primary CJI admin business systems including Replicon, CentreSuite, and NetSuite.
Manage the entry of new projects into NetSuite.
Support subrecipient monitoring to ensure alignment with federal contract requirements.
Lead the creation of specialized invoicing for deliverables or fixed fee projects.
Maintain personnel records, insurance certificates, order supplies, equipment, and licenses, coordinate meetings and events.
Manage the planning and coordination of special events and convenings.
Lead quality assurance processes to ensure the accurate coding of invoices, credit card statements, and other financial reports.
Develop and implement special projects to expand staff training and development and ensure CJI’s commitment to continuous learning.
Track CJI’s lobbyist registration and reporting requirements.
Support efforts to ensure compliance and consistency with CJI policies and practices.
Support internal communication efforts to streamline communication and improve collaboration across the organization.
Required Knowledge / Skills / Experience:
5 or more years’ professional administrative or operations experience for a nonprofit organization.
Experience with grants management, federal grants preferred.
Experience with federal reporting and procurement systems.
Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Highly developed writing skills.
Motivated and independent thinker.
Possess high standards regarding work quality.
Ability to interact with a variety of people, both in-person and virtually, in a professional and collaborative manner.
Ability to coordinate and respond to multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, and Power Point, Access, SharePoint, Publisher, and Teams.
Must be willing and able to travel a few times a year and work flexible hours when needed.
Experience with federal grant reporting.
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in related field required. In lieu of degree, candidates with 5-7 years of similar, professional experience will be considered.
About Us Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.
CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.
CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.
