Job Description & Qualifications
Title: Executive Director
Reports to: Board of Directors
Primary Function: Responsible for the overall management and administration of the organization
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Carries out duties by:
· Responding to and working with the Board in planning, development and implementation of all policies, programs, and services of the agency.
· Actively seeking out funding sources and financial support for the agency and coordinates with the finance and fund raising committees.
· Developing agency marketing strategies and public relations plans and activities and coordinates with the public relations committee.
· Developing and recommending the agency’s annual financial budget to the finance committee for approval by the Board of Directors.
· Recommending required revisions to the budget.
· Serving as the primary official representative and advocate of ICCS.
· Analyzing operations including human, financial, and materials resources for needed changes that better fulfill the organization’s mission.
· Developing and implementing a plan of internal program evaluation.
· Operating organizational activities and programs within the budget approved by the Board of Directors.
· Authorizing or approving purchases of supplies and equipment as outlined in the approved budget while implementing cost controls and safeguards for accountability.
· Organizing effective Board, staff, and other meetings as necessary to conduct the business and program affairs.
· Overseeing all personnel functions of the agency and working with the Personnel committee to ensure efficient, effective, and legal utilization of agency personnel.
· Insuring that sufficient policies and procedures are in place to support personnel and other operational needs.
· Supervising Field Managers and Key Staff in accordance with legal requirements and agency policies.
· Ensuring agency compliance with all legal obligations and specific requirements of funding sources.
· Maintaining exceptional public relations and working relationships with funders, stakeholders, and supporters.
· Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree in human services, social work, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered as a substitute for a Master’s Degree.
· At least four years of management/administrative experience in human or social services or related field.
· Experience in utilizing computers and software for tracking, managing data, and word processing.
· Ability to complete multiple tasks and assignments.
· Ability to supervise staff that will be located in various geographic locations.
· Demonstrate skills in organizational development and fiscal management.
· Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
· Demonstrate successful experience in working with not-for-profit Boards of Directors.
· Demonstrate knowledge and skills in both process and summative evaluation design and implementation of agency programs and services.
· Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
· Pass all background checks and authorization procedures’.
· Possess knowledge of community development principles to include community organizing.
Résumés and cover letters should be directed to:
ICCS Search Committee
510 Apple Orchard Road Suite 100
Springfield, IL 62703
Inquiries should be directed to:
Nancy Tegtmeier
800-728-1523