Veritas Press is a Christian organization dedicated to providing the best classical Christian education materials and services anywhere. We are searching for a Vice President of Operations to join the executive team driving Veritas Press forward into future growth. We prefer Southeastern PA local candidates who can commute to our Lancaster location frequently.

General Description:

Oversees all aspects of routine operations including AP, AR, HR, technology and special events under direction of the President with the goal of maximizing revenues, planning for future growth, and containing costs at optimal levels. 

Some Responsibilities:

1. Play a significant role in long-term planning, including initiatives geared toward operational and fiscal planning.
2. Improve and develop operational systems through research, analysis, and implementation.
3. Support Veritas Scholars Academy with course kit development, pricing, and structure.
4. Work with the President and others to oversee all financial aspects, including banking, budgeting, pricing, and financial management.
5. Collaborate with VPs on curriculum, educational services, and marketing projects.
6. Oversee benefits, insurance, payroll, conflict resolution, and records management.
7. Foster teamwork and employee development to achieve organizational goals.
8. Manage operations, facilities, reporting systems, logistics, and large-scale events.
9. Direct Service, Warehouse, IT, and Finance Managers toward departmental objectives.
10. Oversee technology, data security, vendor negotiations, purchasing, and curriculum materials management.
11. Negotiate terms and discounts with vendors of materials, curriculum and services.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Conversant with and supportive of the reformed faith and classical Christian education according to the VSA Statement of Faith and Philosophy.
2. Extensive business administration experience is highly desirable.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
4. Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
5. Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills.
6. Excellent organizational skills.
7. Experience with financial management and assisting executive staff.
8. Work diligently day-to-day without much direct supervision.
9. Work to constantly expand abilities by gaining further training in areas of weakness.
10. Work in the headquarters office in Lancaster, PA.
11. Willing to work long hours when needed.
12. Tech savvy and experience with generic office products such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe, etc., plus website, graphics, and basic html applications.
13. Strong ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) experience
14. Experience in implementation of software and process improvement initiative

Physical Demands:

1. Standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time
2. Extensive typing on QWERTY style keyboard
3. Extensive viewing of lighted computer monitor
4. Speaking and Hearing
5. Reaching and bending
6. Lifting up to 25 lbs
7. Using hands to perform tasks
8. Working in standard office conditions with and near electronics

Education:

1. A bachelor's degree
2. Higher level degree or certification is desirable

Compensations and Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience

Benefit package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, PPO Health Insurance, 401(k) Matching, Bonusing and Profit Sharing

Instructions:

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