Join Our Team at SARC!
Are you passionate about creating a safer, more supportive community? SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) is seeking dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to be Harford County’s lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and stalking.
The Chief of
Administration provides strategic leadership for the organization’s
administrative functions, ensuring alignment with SARC’s mission and values.
This role oversees Human Resources, Facilities, Administration, and
Professional Development, and collaborates with leadership to maintain
operational excellence, compliance, and a positive organizational culture.
- Lead recruitment and onboarding for all staff; ensure
equitable and inclusive hiring practices.
- Oversee professional development programs and coaching
aligned with organizational goals.
- Maintain and keep records up to date in Human
Resources Management System and Talent Learning System.
- Maintain and update HR policies, Employee Handbook,
and compliance with labor laws.
- Implement compensation and benefits programs.
- Monitor performance evaluation processes and provide
guidance to managers.
- Develop initiatives that promote employee well‑being, positive
organizational culture, and staff retention.
- Administer workers’ compensation, Maryland FAMLI, and
OSHA reporting requirements.
- Advise and assist leadership on employee relations and
progressive discipline.
- Create, update, and maintain agency-wide policies and
procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements, funding regulations,
and best practices.
- Collaborate with leadership to implement operational
standards that promote efficiency, safety, and mission alignment.
- Work with Executive Leadership to identify operational
gaps and opportunities and support cross‑departmental initiatives that strengthen services.
- Oversee facility management and technology systems;
provide backup support for administrative and facility related duties.
- Oversee
grant compliance and reporting, providing strategic support to
the CEO in managing funding requirements and
deadlines. - Contribute
to grant proposal development as a secondary writer and
ensure accuracy in data-driven reporting.
- Serve
as backup for financial operations, including
payroll processing and check requests in QuickBooks, ensuring continuity of financial workflows.
- Monitor
and validate grant-funded timesheets to
maintain strict adherence to funding guidelines.
- Collaborate
with Donor & Community Engagement Team to analyze
fundraising performance metrics and deliver actionable insights to the CEO for
strategic decision-making.
- Process
staff credit card purchase requests to meet client needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in management, human resources, or human
services field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 4 years of management experience, including
personnel management and employee relations.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication
skills.
- Experience with human resources compliance, policy
development, and organizational systems. Prefer to have the Professional in Human Resources (PHR); the SHRM – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Benefits
What We Offer You:
· Enjoy 11 paid holidays plus two floating holidays for full-time positions
· Receive up to 112 hours of accrued vacation time in your first year of employment
· Access up to 96 hours of sick leave annually.
· Benefit from 100% employer-paid premiums for the standard health insurance plan for individual coverage and generous employer Health Savings Account contribution.
· Take advantage of dental and vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
· Receive an employer-paid parking pass for added convenience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in management, human resources, or human services
- Master's degree
- Minimum 4 years of management experience, including personnel management and employee relations
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience with human resources compliance, policy development, and organizational systems
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Experience using QuickBooks for payroll processing and check requests
- Experience maintaining Human Resources Management System and Talent Learning System records
- Knowledge/ability to administer workers' compensation, Maryland FAMLI, and OSHA reporting
What We Do
SARC is a lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking by providing safe haven, advocacy, resources, and hope in Harford County.
