Program Operations Director, Bush Foundation - ABFE : Job Details

Program Operations Director, Bush FoundationOrganization Overview

The Bush Foundation works to inspire and support creative problem solving — within and across sectors — to make our region better for everyone. Everything we do is to advance this purpose. It is what ties all our work together. We invest in great ideas and the people who power them in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share this geography.

Through our open grantmaking, we fund the development and spread of great ideas. We make grants for ideas as varied as reimagining agricultural finance, Indigenizing tourism and adapting telehealth for people experiencing homelessness. We removed funding caps on our biggest grantmaking program, Community Innovation, and make large commitments to ensure that great ideas get the support needed for success.

We invest directly in people. We know that change only happens when people make it happen. We invest in individuals through our Bush Fellowship program and by supporting amazing programs that help entrepreneurs thrive in rural areas and grow the next generation of Native leaders and leadership approaches.

We support organizations that support problem solvers. We offer flexible funding to organizations that we hear are the most highly valued by problem solvers in the region.

How we do our work is as important as what we do, and our operating values guide everything we do.

Bush Foundation Operating Values

Spread Optimism: We encourage individuals and organizations to think bigger and think differently about what is possible.

Work Beyond Ourselves: We actively seek opportunities to work in true collaboration with others to have more impact.

Everybody Matters: We are a champion for both excellence and equity inside and out of the Foundation.

Steward Well: We demonstrate appreciation for the Foundation's history and thoughtfully build on its legacy.

More Good. Every Year: We are a true learning organization and work to be smarter and more effective every year.

Job Description

The Bush Foundation is excited to welcome an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as its next Program Operations Director. The eight-member Program Operations team plays a central role in the Foundation, providing leadership, expertise, and coordination in org-wide operations, technology and grantmaking processes. Their work ensures that every member of the Foundation has the resources, information, and support needed to deliver their best work.

The Program Operations Director will oversee grantmaking operations and processes, ensuring that our systems and practices are streamlined, values-aligned, and community-focused. This leader will provide visionary direction and day-to-day guidance to the Program Operations team while ensuring our policies and practices demonstrate the Foundation's values of equity and excellence.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Grants Administration

Promote Foundation-wide understanding and adoption of effective grantmaking practices.

Work with operations and grantmaking staff to review process-related data.

Oversee grants administration through all stages of the grantmaking process.

Review and approve all Foundation grants and program-related investments.

Consult with and support staff across the organization in identifying and working through technical questions on grant design and implementation.

Program Operations

Provide leadership and support on a wide range of program design and implementation questions.

Lead implementation of Foundation's commitment to open process across programs and vendor/partner relationships.

Support Program Operations team members in resolving a wide range of technical, strategic and process issues.

Technology and Data Leadership

Support the IT Strategy and Solutions Manager in leading information technology strategy and implementation.

Serve as a key leader and resource on strategy and practice related to data protocols.

Team and Organization-wide Leadership

Supervise the Program Operations team to ensure a positive and collaborative environment.

Actively engage with all Foundation staff to promote understanding of best practices.

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

At least seven years of leadership experience is expected.

Proven success managing cross-functional or cross-organizational settings.

Experience in grants administration, technology tools, or program operations.

Exceptional leadership and supervisory skills.

Commitment to equity and anti-racism.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for this position is $200,676. The Bush Foundation offers excellent benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance; generous retirement contributions; professional development; and vacation, sick, and holiday leave.

How to Apply

Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile.

Equal Opportunity Hiring Statement

The Bush Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

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