City of Boston

Administrator, Office of Violence Prevention

City of Boston  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

  • Responsible for budgetary and administrative duties for BPHC's Office of Violence Prevention.
  • Responsible for the delivery of annual program budgets, which includes both external grants and city appropriation funds, plus bi-annual budget reforecasts;
  • Responsible for handling and processing all vendor contracts and related invoices.
  • Meets regularly with BPHC's Office of Violence Prevention Director, Budget Director, and other staff as needed to discuss budgets and contracting issues.
  • Monitors revenue and expenditures and reports to program staff regarding budget status on both internal and external projects. Develops tailored budget projections and advises decision makers on available funding.
  • Advises and assists in the preparation of budgetary components of grant applications and subcontract proposals to include staffing models.
  • Responsible for program purchasing including assisting with the development of RFPs, advising on the creation and execution of contracts, and reviewing purchase orders and vendor payments.
  • With Finance staff, ensures program staff are in compliance with federal and state grant and contract requirements and that all programs follow BPHC administrative and procurement processes.
  • Oversees processing of personnel related needs, including the paperwork related to raises, transfers, onboarding and terminations.
  • Operates independently. Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions affecting the program and staff as it relates to program operations/services and BPHC policy.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
  • BA/BS required, (Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or Accounting major preferred).
  • 3 to 5 years of for-profit, not-for-profit, and/or governmental entity experience required.
  • Prior experience working with grants and contracts required. Prior experience working with city/municipal, state and federal agencies a plus.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.
  • Must be process oriented, capable of influencing without direct control and possess strong project management skills.
  • Additional skills required include initiative; attention to detail; and system orientation.
  • Strong computer skills including Excel spreadsheets and word processing required.
  • General ledger and budgeting software experience a plus.
City of Boston

About City of Boston

Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust.

As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens.

We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service.

What we do at work today, and everyday, shapes the Boston of tomorrow.

Join us!

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
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