Dryad is recruiting a Business Operations Manager to oversee the efficient and effective realization of business processes outlined below, in collaboration with our outsourced finance and administration team. This new, permanent position would be a senior member of the organization, assuming administrative leadership for Dryad’s core functions. Dryad is a small and growing non-profit so will be looking for candidates who are flexible and willing to grow with us.

Responsibilities

This person would have primary responsibility for ensuring the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Dryad operations. They will have specific responsibility for:

• General Administration: With support from our outsourced finance and administration team, oversee the fulfilment of Dryad’s overall administrative obligations in relation to records-keeping, federal and state tax and legal requirements, insurance and benefits, banking, by-laws and more, as needed. 
• Project Administration: Ensuring that finances and reporting for projects, especially grant-funded, are established and monitored in accordance with their associated statement of work, terms and conditions, and budget.
• Contracts & Billing: Overseeing the smooth, routine invoicing of members and partners, in accordance with established agreements; providing support for contract review and execution; liaising with legal advisors as needed; and maintaining high standards for collections.
• Member & Partner Relations: Ensuring members and partners are well-supported through the contract and on-boarding process and kept in touch throughout the year, including via our Annual Community Meeting and board election; overseeing the regular maintenance and use of our CRM, Salesforce.
• Business Analytics & Reporting: Helping to establish key performance indicators and cost metrics and overseeing regular internal and external reporting.

Please see our requirements below.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a remote, full-time, salaried exempt position based in the United States. Annual base salary range is $70,000 - 85,000, depending on experience. Dryad offers a competitive benefits package and a fantastic set of co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dryad is dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all people, regardless of background or identity. We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by US federal, state, or local law. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter expressing why this role at Dryad would be a good fit for you – to jobs@datadryad.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. The position is open now and applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the role is filled. 

Informal inquiries are very welcome, to our Executive Director, Jennifer Gibson: jgibson@datadryad.org.

To thrive and grow in this role, the candidate should have the following experience and characteristics.

Required experience

• Educated to degree level in business administration or related field (or with equivalent professional experience)
• Minimum five years’ experience in U.S.-based nonprofit administration
• Fluent with the requirements and standard operating procedures for a U.S. 501(c)3 corporation

Desired experience

The successful candidate would also benefit from experience related to:

• The administration of U.S. federal grants
• Scholarly communication, academic publishing, data repository, or associated areas of work.

Required skills and traits

• Meticulous attention to detail 
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional communication skills (clear, complete, timely, and appropriate in tone)
• Effective and responsive in managing client communications
• Resilient and adaptable to the changing needs and pressures of the organization
• Independently motivated, willing and able to independently identify and assume responsibility for initiatives within the scope of this role
• Team player, working in strong collaboration with others within and beyond Dryad
• Positive attitude