i.c.stars |* Chief Operating Officer Job Opening 2018
ABOUT US
At i.c.stars |* we provide a rigorous technology-based workforce development and leadership training program for low-income adults, developing Chicagoland’s most promising information technology talent with leadership goals and connecting them with career opportunities through our social enterprise and our partner organizations.

Position: Chief Operating Officer                                    Reports to: CEO

POSITION SUMMARY
The COO role is designed to manage the National Organization of i.c.stars and ensure the stability and infrastructure for growth.

The role requires someone comfortable managing the daily operations of the enterprise with great breadth of experience and passion for managing in a fluid environment where process is used as a guide, not a standard procedure. The culture and essence of i.c.stars is one of ANDs: leadership AND technology, cognitive skills AND behavioral transformation, data AND emotions, business AND community. The COO has a fundamental role in maintaining the balance between the natural tensions that arise between these often competing goals and ideas.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Expansion
● Lead organization when CEO is out of office
● Develop management team leadership capabilities and succession planning
● Lead Chicago through expansion process in conjunction with the newly formed National organization.
● Establish HR, finance, Technology infrastructure for satellite cities.
● Create the Strategic and Annual Plan, Metrics and Quarterly reviews

Program
● Provide technical strategy and support to the Program.
● Execute on new initiatives to enhance the brand, further the mission and create
opportunities for the i.c.stars growing community
● Develop and maintain relationships with Employers, Sponsors, and Community
Partners

Operations
● Manage operations strategy and vendors across HR, Finance, Technology, and
Space
● Lead Finance committee and oversee the monthly financial reporting process,
quarterly financial board report, and annual financial audit
● Lead the annual planning process, project management office, and strategic
planning process
● Provide database reporting support (salesforce/zoho reports) to Program and
Development teams and lead creation of quarterly and annual impact reports
● Develop Process and Information Systems

BENEFITS
● Vacation/PTO – 3 weeks per year
● 10 paid holidays
● Incentive program to earn the week between Christmas and New Year’s off.
● ½ day work on Friday’s in summer.
● Health Insurance – BXBS- 99% paid by organization
● Vision Insurance – offered, employee pays 100% of premium
● Dental Insurance – offered, employee pays 100% of premium
● 401K plan – available with no match
● Life insurance, STD/LTD

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:
● Chief Operating Officer: 3 years

Required education:
● High school

Job Location:
● Chicago, IL

ORGANIZATION CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS
i.c.stars |* emphasizes creating opportunities for others. This position interacts with others who depend on its incumbent for supportive guidance. It is the responsibility of the individual in this position to spread the infectious enthusiasm for the mission and vision of the organization to the community at large. It is essential that the job incumbent be goal oriented; Achieving the organization’s strategic plan requires the incumbent to establish goals for training, marketing and recruiting and persistently work to achieve those goals. The organization operates in a fast paced environment, so the ability to be flexible is crucial. The individual in this position will greatly enjoy the work and dedication required to create the Community Leaders of tomorrow.
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