Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Acquire4Hire

Summary

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the organization’s daily administrative operations and ensuring strategic alignment across departments. This role provides leadership, direction, and management for core administrative functions, strengthens operational efficiency, and supports long-term organizational goals.

Duties

• Provide leadership and oversight of administrative functions, including HR, facilities, compliance, operations, and internal services.
• Develop and implement organizational policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to support strategic planning and organizational performance.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation for administrative departments.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Manage risk assessment, mitigation, and organizational preparedness.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate management-level staff.
• Lead cross-departmental projects and change-management efforts.
• Represent the organization with key stakeholders, partners, and external agencies.
  
  

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field.
• Extensive experience (typically 3+ years) in senior administrative, operational, or executive leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of organizational governance, compliance, and administrative operations.
• Proven ability to manage diverse teams and complex projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and analytical decision-making
• Leadership and team development
• Financial and operational management
• Policy development
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Risk and compliance oversight
• Project and program management
• Problem-solving and adaptability
  
  

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or related).
• Experience in nonprofit, government, corporate, healthcare, education.
• Background in organizational development or change management.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits such as [health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, etc.]
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
  
  

Work Remotely

This is a remote position