COO (Chief Operating Officer) job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a COO (Chief Operating Officer) job summary
A startup staffing company requires the expertise and experience of a COO (Chief Operating Officer). We are a fast-growing business with an extensive network of Fortune 500 companies as customers. We’re looking for a COO with staffing or HR experience who has a desire to become instrumental in the development of a fledgling firm. We have VC capital, a C-level team of experienced professionals and plans to expand into neighboring markets. If you have served as COO in the past and you’re interested in pursuing a new challenge, we’d like to talk to you.
COO (Chief Operating Officer) responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Develop and integrate staffing programs designed to attract the highest caliber of talent while satisfying the needs of our clients
- Collaborate with our CEO on five and ten-year plans for corporate growth and evolution
- Assist the CFO with financial projections and analyses of existing programs and policies
- Manage service employees and train them in the latest leadership and technical skills so they can better serve our clients
- Helm budgeting and resource allocation efforts alongside the other C-level executives and the senior management team
- Ensure all program initiatives align with the company’s core values and culture
- Provide leadership to those under your command so that they might take more initiative in their roles
COO (Chief Operating Officer) qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- 15+ years’ experience in management
- 7+ years’ experience in staffing or human resources
- MBA required
- Advanced organizational leadership skills
- Excellent written, oral and client-facing communication skills
- Budget-focused mindset
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