Executive Director

 

 

 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

 

Job Summary: The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and operation of the agency, including planning, personnel, budget, program development and community outreach.

 

Essential Functions

 

  • Monitor day to day operation, coordinate staff activities.
  • Provide board, funding sources and government entities with required monthly, quarterly and annual financial and service reports.
  • Serve as advisor to board and board  committees. Assist in the formulation of center goals  and policy.  Determine specific objectives and action steps for achieving  goals.
  • Assist           staff in developing  and implementing new programs.
  • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate the Program Mgr., Office Mgr., Access Specialist and PAS Coordinator. 
  • Implement personnel policies, including periodic work  reviews and maintenance of records. Make or approve salary decisions.
  • Identify budget needs, and potential funding sources to meet those needs.   Develop grant proposals, fee schedules for services; assist with  fund  raising events.
  • Provide direction for areas of need and emphasis in program development.  
  • Develop and maintain community networking relationships, with assistance of staff.
  • Evaluate overall quality of services provided.
  • Represent Southwest Center for Independent Living in local, state and national  organizations.
  • Advocate for the collective needs of people with disabilities; work with elected officials, agencies and organizations to develop and promote legislation and programs that will benefit people with disabilities.
  • Attend training workshops and conferences both in and out of state.
  • Make presentations to local, state and/or national groups.
  • Act as public spokesperson for SCIL and disability issues.
  • Understand and adhere to the Independent Living Philosophy.

 

Education / Experience

 

  • Master's Degree in administration, rehabilitation, social work,  counseling or a related field plus two years experience  in not for profit agency  administration  or service provision to persons with         disabilities.

OR

  • Bachelor's Degree and four years of experience in not for profit agency administration or service provision to persons  with disabilities.
  • Demonstrated skills in communication, organization, fiscal administration and public relations.
  • Supervisory experience (paid or volunteer).
  • Personal experience with disability.

 

 

Skills / Job Knowledge

 

  • Proven supervisory ability; knowledge of Affirmative Action and fair employment principles.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to analyze statistical information, laws and regulations.
  • Computer skills, including experience in Windows 98; Microsoft 2000.
  • Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to plan and oversee implementation of effective consumer programs.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Effective presentation skills.
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Grant-writing skills.
  • Flexibility in dealing with job functions and schedules.
  • Ability to interact effectively with SCIL staff, consumers and the public.
  • Personal experience with disability.