Executive Director

Company: Korn Ferry
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

The positionOur Client is looking for an Executive Director, that will provide the direction, overall management, coordination, operation control, and fundraising of the organization. The Executive Director reports directly to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and will serve as a leader, facilitator, administrator, and visionary. The Executive Director will advise and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, the company's President, and other officers on the formulation and execution of the overall objectives, (i.e., three-year strategic plan) policies, and plans of the Association as well as perform duties in accordance with our client's Constitution and By-Laws. Development/FundraisingThe successful candidate will be a seasoned and experienced healthcare leader who has a passion for building relationships and support. Ideally, the Executive Director will bring a strong leadership background, and have experience with creating and keeping financial sustainability (through development, grantsmanship, and sponsorships). The desired candidate will have a history of effective leadership in healthcare industry.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership by working with the Board and management teams to establish long range goals, strategies, plans and policies
• Establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board of Trustees as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.
• Keep the Board of Trustees fully informed on the condition of the organization and other important factors affecting the health of the organization through regular communication
• Work with the Board Chair to ensure effective and efficient Board committee structure and operation.
• Provide leadership and management to ensure that the mission and guiding principles of the organization are put into practice.
• Serve as the company's spokesperson and representative, in collaboration with the company's President (who serves as the primary company's spokesperson)
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the organization delivered in a manner consistent with your guiding principles.
• Ensure organization policies and procedures are current, appropriate, and upheld.
• Manage the organization; through staff and in person, direct activities to bring about the execution of plans for the fulfillment of vision and mission.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance management team, attract, recruit, and retain required members of the management team not currently in place; provide mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program
• Develop and implement a comprehensive three-year strategic plan with leadership and staff to be approved by the Board of Trustees and implement other Board plans in a timely manner as they relate to programs fundraising communications.
• Exercise authority and responsibility for all personnel decisions including benefits and compensation, hiring and terminations, disciplinary actions, promotions, work assignments, and employee relations consistent with the approved company's budget
• Supervise and evaluate direct reports ( company's Staff) by holding them accountable to their job descriptions and goals.
• Establish organization-wide succession planning to ensure successful long term mission fulfillment.
• Oversee all functions of the Annual Convention, under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees, including: the official program; the local committee on arrangements of the Host Society; the printing and distribution of the official programs; and the negotiation of contracts.
• Ensure legal compliance and program and fiscal accountability.
• Provide an effective personal role in fund raising
• Oversee development department activities
• Provide leadership in developing fundraising plans with the Board of Trustees in raising funds for the association.
• Identify and develop new partnerships with business and community leaders PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
  • A minimum of 10 years leadership experience in senior health management or membership-based organization which included fundraising or development
  • Experience with healthcare, understanding the current landscape of health and wellness
  • Experience with health policy and advocacy. Washington DC Hill experience a plus
  • Experience in building external partnerships and working with a Board of Directors
  • Demonstrated administrative, strategic, and leadership skills, including the ability to implement an action plan
  • Proven skill and comfort in managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong public speaking, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with partners.
  • Experience developing and managing budgets, and hiring, training, developing, supervising, and appraising employees
  • An ability to work deliver a high-quality data driven programs and evaluations.
  • Committed to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teamsEDUCATIONAt least a Bachelor's degree required, an MBA, JD, MHA etc,or a relevant advanced degree preferred. Health Sector Experience preferred. COMPENSATIONA competitive compensation package composed of base salary will be offered to attract a superior candidate.

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