Operations Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• The Operations Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the People & Operations Team at Watson Institute, ensuring the smooth operation of essential systems on a daily basis.

• Reporting directly to the Associate VP of Operations, this position assists with Talent, Financial, and IT operations.

• Facilitate and implement crucial aspects of Watson Institute’s hiring process and talent pipeline, establishing a benchmark for an exceptional candidate experience within the impact sector.

• Ensure timely and professional communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing consistent updates and fostering a positive candidate experience at every phase.

• Aid the Operations Manager in managing the applicant tracking system (ATS).

• Support and carry out daily financial operations, ensuring precision and timely processing across the team.

• Enhance Watson Institute’s core systems infrastructure, primarily focusing on Google Workspace Admin.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exhibit a strong desire to be part of a team that upholds high standards of quality and excellence.

• Maintain a rigorous standard for quality and attention to detail, with a keen ability to identify inconsistencies in writing, formatting, and communication.

• Be exceptionally organized and process-oriented, utilizing systems, trackers, and clear workflows to manage tasks accurately and effectively.

• Work with purpose and structure, anticipating needs and creating order in complex or rapidly changing environments.

• Take initiative and ensure follow-through, approaching tasks with a results-oriented mindset to complete responsibilities thoroughly.

• Uphold a high level of integrity, using sound judgment, managing sensitive information appropriately, and making decisions that align with the organization's values.

• Possess a systems-thinking mindset, with experience in developing, enhancing, and managing processes that ensure consistent and reliable execution.

• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrate confidence in navigating technological systems, with experience in tools like Google Workspace Admin and a desire to create and maintain scalable internal systems.

• Show enthusiasm for utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) to enhance and elevate the candidate experience, positioning Watson Institute as a leader in this area.

• Familiarity with Monday.com or similar workflow management applications.

• Experience with SaaS-based tools to support operational workflows, with preference given to familiarity with expense management platforms such as Expensify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00.

• An Annual Happiness Fund that increases with tenure and seniority.

• Unlimited PTO, including 3 weeks of mandatory vacation time each year.

• Healthcare benefits through Thatch (ICHRA provider), offering employees the flexibility to apply this amount toward their preferred medical plans, with options to include vision and dental coverage.

• Retirement plan offered through Guideline, featuring an automatic 3% contribution.