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Chief Administrative Officer
Fargo, ND **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is searching for a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead strategic initiatives and operational effectiveness. The CAO will be responsible for executing and collaborating on the firm’s strategic plans, project management, administrative team leadership, technology oversight, operational oversight, financial oversight, and risk and compliance. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate for the position will possess: •Bachelor’s degree •5-10 years of senior management experience, with a strong commitment to the professional development of staff and a successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team •Experience working in professional services •Ability to oversee a budget; fiscal management experience is required •Demonstration of a high level of emotional intelligence, intellectual curiosity, and desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems •Experience developing partnerships, building teams, managing conflict, and influencing without authority •Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Chief Administrative Officer Overview **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking an experienced Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead strategic initiatives and operational effectiveness. The CAO will be responsible for executing and collaborating on the firm’s strategic plans, project management, administrative team leadership, technology oversight, operational oversight, financial oversight, and risk and compliance. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities The Chief Administrative Officer will be responsible for achieving success in the areas of Strategic Planning and Implementation, Operational Oversight, Project Management, Technology Management, Financial Oversight, Risk and Compliance, and Administrative Team Leadership. • Strategic Planning and Implementation: Execute and collaborate on the firm’s strategic plans, including trend analysis, competitive intelligence, and expansion opportunities, while monitoring performance indicators, addressing bottlenecks, and fostering a collaborative, process-driven approach to achieve the firm’s strategic objectives. • Project Management: Oversee and manage projects and directives assigned by the President or management committee, including project planning, resource allocation, progress tracking, risk mitigation, and change management to ensure stakeholder engagement and project success. Coordinate cross-functionally, foster collaboration, and facilitate effective communication throughout project lifecycles. • Administrative Team Leadership: Retain a motivated, collaborative team and cultivate a work environment that embody the firm’s culture and values through efficient reporting, communications, and decision-making processes and enhance engagement and ownership of results. Support the President, management and recruiting committees, and the HR department in business development, talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance management processes. • Technology Oversight: Oversee technology system planning, vendor contracting, implementation, maintenance, and serve as a liaison to technology vendors to ensure availability, security, and integrity to maintain the firm’s technology infrastructure. • Operational Oversight: Optimize and monitor operational processes, implement best practices, and ensure compliance to enhance efficiency, productivity, and client service delivery within the firm. • Financial Oversight: Monitor financial goals, budgets, and performance metrics, report to the Management Committee on financial planning & forecasting and implement cost-effective strategies to ensure the firm’s financial sustainability and profitability. • Risk and Compliance: Identify potential risks, recommend risk mitigation strategies to the President and management committee, and oversee the adherence of firm policies and procedures among Admin Team and staff to safeguard the firm’s reputation and minimize liabilities. Qualifications The ideal candidate for the position will match as many of the qualifications as possible listed in the bullets below: •Bachelor’s degree •5-10 years of senior management experience, with a strong commitment to the professional development of staff and a successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team •Experience working in professional services •Ability to oversee a budget; fiscal management experience is required •Demonstration of a high level of emotional intelligence, intellectual curiosity, and desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems •Experience developing partnerships, building teams, managing conflict, and influencing without authority •Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Compensation & Benefits **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary based on experience. Application & Selection Process Sagency, an executive search and leadership consulting firm, has been retained by **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** to conduct this search for their next Chief Administrative Officer. Sagency consultants will review and evaluate all interested parties to help the hiring team review a final group for consideration. The search will be conducted in a professional manner and all potential candidates will be given consideration by the search firm and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Candidate conversations and information will be handled with great discretion and confidentiality. Sagency and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** are equal-opportunity employers. The first five steps of the application and selection process are outlined below: • Step 1: Interested candidates complete the online application, which can be found at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** • Step 2: A Sagency Executive Search Consultant may schedule an initial phone call with qualified applicants. • Step 3: A Sagency Executive Search Consultant will schedule a 60-minute interview with specific candidates. • Step 4: If you are selected and choose to move on to interviews with the search committee, you will be asked to complete an online assessment. • Step 5: First |
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