Dominium

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Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and advance our mission. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix and Minneapolis, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents to foster a strong sense of community and connection. Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally. POSITION SUMMARY: The Business Operations Specialist supports the Chief of Staff by translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and coordinating cross-functional initiatives through execution. This position develops workplans, coordinates stakeholders, tracks commitments, identifies execution barriers, and prepares clear, concise leadership updates. This role works independently to advance initiatives, maintain accountability, and support timely implementation. The Specialist coordinates across participating teams through collaboration, communication, and follow-through without direct supervisory authority. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Translates strategic priorities and broadly defined objectives into actionable workplans with defined deliverables, milestones, owners, and timelines. 2. Independently coordinates and advances cross-functional projects, follows up on commitments, and identifies gaps that may affect successful execution. 3. Monitors project progress, dependencies, decisions, and risks; escalates issues requiring leadership direction or resolution. 4. Facilitates project check-ins and leadership meetings, prepares agendas, and documents decisions, action items, owners, and deadlines. 5. Develops and maintains project status reports, executive summaries, presentations, trackers, and decision logs to support leadership visibility and decision-making. 6. Partners with stakeholders across departments to resolve roadblocks, coordinate resources, and support timely implementation of agreed initiatives. 7. Coordinates handoffs between teams and confirms responsibilities, next steps, and outstanding commitments to maintain continuity through implementation. 8. Maintains visibility into initiative progress and accountability through proactive communication and follow-up with participating teams. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training and Experience.) * Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, project management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. * Minimum three (3) years of experience in an execution-focused role in operations, project management, program coordination, consulting, or a related field. * Demonstrated experience independently coordinating cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and experience using project-management or collaboration tools. * Strong organizational and project-management skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through on commitments. * Ability to translate broadly defined objectives into clear plans, responsibilities, and deliverables. * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate stakeholders, build accountability, and influence progress without direct supervisory authority. * Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare concise leadership updates and communicate issues requiring decisions. * Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and identify when escalation is needed.   About Us: Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution – guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families – often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located. We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund. Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.