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Business Administrator - Alameda County Exempt Full Time

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
90000.00
United States, California, Oakland
2794 Garden Street (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2026
Description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

The Business Services Director will give oversight for the day-to-day operations of finance, human resources, fund development and facilities for The Salvation Army Alameda County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



  1. Provide direct supervision for all operations and programs in the absence of the County Coordinator(s)
  2. Provide general direction of daily operations
  3. Serve as the county Human Resource (HR) representative and provide HR support to program directors and Alameda County corps
  4. Direct the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, discipline, evaluation, compensation and development of all staff at Oakland Garden Center
  5. Coordinate weekly timesheets and payroll
  6. Provide direct supervision and coordination of all facilities and property development
  7. Manage the vehicle fleet
  8. Serve as purchasing agent for and manage the inventory of supplies, furnishings and equipment
  9. Coordinate safety practice and procedures in compliance with organizational policies and procedures
  10. Provide direct supervision and coordination of Red Kettle Campaign (in-person and virtual)
  11. Develop and maintain key partnerships with external stakeholders
  12. Serve as a representative on the Advisory Board and assigned committees
  13. Research, draft and submit new and recurring grant/contract proposals
  14. Manage grants/contracts including tracking, invoicing and reporting
  15. Serve as the point of contact for all grants/contracts
  16. Monitor grants/contracts for program compliance
  17. Assist County Coordinator with fund development; and grant writing, development and reporting
  18. Develop and implement program plans and budgets with corps officers
  19. Provide direct supervision and coordination of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
  20. Assist County Coordinator with all matters relating to Finance, including budgets, internal/external audits, requisitions, proposals for purchase, property proposals and other matters needing approval of the Command Finance Council (CFC).
  21. Perform other assignments/duties as directed by County Coordinator(s)


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS



  1. Knowledge of, and familiarity with, human resource management, budget planning and accessing implementation of operation budget
  2. Ability to develop and administer facility budgets
  3. Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level
  4. High degree of confidentiality
  5. Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
  6. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  7. Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence
  8. Excellent organizational skills
  9. Approach problem solving creatively
  10. Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS



  1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Social Work or minimum of 5 year's experience in business development, planning, management and administration
  2. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
  3. Must be 21 years or older
  4. Authorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program
  5. Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:



  1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
  2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
  3. Ability to reach overhead
  4. Ability to operate telephone
  5. Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs. for positions that require lifting
  6. Ability to operate a computer
  7. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
  8. Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.


Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Accounting (required)
Experience
5 years: Accounting or advanced business (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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