Executive Director (Chief Operating Officer)

Join the Black Cultural Zone CDC as the Executive Director (Chief Operating Officer)!

The Strategic Management Services Corporation (MSO) for the Centers of Excellence Network seeks an Executive Director with a demonstrated track record in senior operational leadership and strategic alignment. This role is responsible for the MSO's comprehensive operational integrity and strategic support of the Centers of Excellence (COE) Network—a unified multi-entity organization structured as a parent-subsidiary model.

The Executive Director will lead the MSO, ensuring the underlying operational backbone and integrated technology systems for all COE Network entities function with maximum efficiency. This role is vital for providing the modern infrastructure and automated workflows necessary for the Network to center Black arts, culture, and economics in East Oakland.

Key Responsibilities:
- Steward Network-Wide Operational Services
- Sustain Network Infrastructure & Health
- Align HR Systems with People & Culture
- Lead Compliance & Board Engagement
- Standardized Governance across all entities

Key Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience
- Technological Proficiency & AI Adaptability
- Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or Nonprofit Management) or equivalent executive experience
- Mission Alignment & Cultural Competence
- Results-driven leader with systems execution experience

Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $140,000 - $180,000
- Status: Full-time, Salary, Exempt
- Schedule: Hybrid role with 50% on-site presence in Oakland, CA
- 100% employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D
- Generous PTO including 12 vacation days, 15 observed holidays, year-end closure
- Professional development coaching and reimbursement up to $750/year