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Employment Type : Full-Time
JOB DESCRIPTION President / Chief Executive Officer Salary Range: commensurate with experience Auto Allowance: IRS rate Reports To: Board of Directors; Chairman of the Board Summary: Serve as the Chief administrative officer for the United Way of Fort Smith Area. Provide innovative leadership, motivation and support to staff and community volunteers in the effective pursuit of United Way’s mission and objectives. Develop and administer policies, procedures and activities that directly affect the ability of the organization to meet its goals and objectives and be responsible for overall achievement of such goals and objectives. Maintain accountability for the overall operation and fiscal integrity of the organization within the policies set by the Board of Directors. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, work in the following areas: Community Impact, Resource Development, Allocations and General Administration. Key Responsibilities and duties: ? Serve as Chief Administrative Officer of corporation to ensure public accountability, maintenance of facilities and legal obligations ? Oversee management of United Way’s staff, volunteer and financial resources ? Provide professional resources to the Board for the formulation of policies, initiatives and long-range plans ? Assure implementation of policies adopted by the Board ? Implement all financial operations of the organization including preparing and administering annual budget and overseeing the proper use of all financial resources ? Supervise the resource development activities of the organization ? Lead and supervise the Community Impact effort for the organization ? Staff and/or supervise staff of all organizational committee projects and task forces ? Maintain appropriate relationships with health and welfare agencies, appropriate governmental departments and community planning centers ? Promote United Way within the community and serve as corporation’s principal contact with various sectors of the community. Make timely visits to major community employers to increase awareness by company leadership of United Way activities. ? Perform or delegate any duties related to corporate purpose as assigned by the Board of Education: Bachelor’s degree preferable or equivalent working experience in fundraising, marketing, financial administration, public relations and/or human care services. Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position will have a demonstrated record of success in resource development, new initiative development, staff development and supervision, financial management, working with volunteer leaders, strategic planning, agency relations, marketing, and collaboration building. Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form. Must have the ability to work closely and effectively with a diverse group of community volunteers and representatives. Required to possess an understanding of the United Way, its mission and goals, and the ability to advise the Board of Directors effectively regarding issues and /or concerns that impact both its short and long-range objectives. CORE COMPETENCIES FOR UNITED WAY CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICERS PROVIDES LEADERSHIP – Fosters the development of common vision for the agency among volunteer leadership, staff, human service providers, and community. Provides clear direction and sense of priorities. Makes tough decisions. Acts courageously in taking a stand on difficult issues. Creates energy and enthusiasm. Gains support and commitment. Guides the board and its key committees in maters of policy formulation and interpretation. Mobilizes individuals and groups to take action. CHAMPIONS STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE – Understands changing social, competitive, economic, and giving environment faced by agency. Develops innovative approaches to meet the challenges of this new environment. Melds these approaches into an overall strategic plan. Acts as a catalyst for needed change and stimulates staff, volunteers, and the community to accept and implement new initiatives. SKILLED AT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT – Is able to develop effective resource development strategies and can direct staff planning, organizing, and executing fund raising campaigns. Possesses the personal skills required to make fund raise appeals to individuals, groups, foundations and corporations. BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS: INTERPERSONAL, AGENCY, COMMUNITY – Establishes open, trusting, and candid working relationship with all stakeholders, including supportive agencies. Treats all individuals fairly and with respect. Demonstrates personal commitment to diversity objectives. Deals constructively with conflicts and disagreements. Builds consensus. Presents a credible image to the community as head of agency. PROMOTES VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION – Knows how to select, cultivate, and recruit volunteers who are opinion leaders, representing all constituencies in the community. Is skilled at bringing these diverse people together and mobilizing them in governance and participation structures that elicit their commitment to the achievement of agency objectives. Can skillfully handle the apparent paradox of both leading and being led by volunteers. COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY – Speaks clearly and expresses self well in groups and in one-on-one conversations. Is an excellent writer. Listens well. Encourages the open expression of ideas and opinions. Delivers clear, convincing, and well-respected presentations. Promotes a free flow of information throughout the organization. POSSESSES MATURE SELF-CONFIDENCE – Maintains a positive outlook. Responds constructively to stress. Realistically appraises own strengths and weaknesses. Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values. Pursues continuous learning and self-development. Seeks feedback and is flexible in making appropriate changes in behavior. Maintains high standards of personal integrity. MANAGES STAFF EFFECTIVELY – Attracts high caliber people. Creates an effective organizational structure. Assigns accountabilities. Will make tough people selection and termination decisions. Oversees the development of efficient and cost-effective support systems. Fosters teamwork in support of organizational goals. Communicates a sense of urgency and a focus on results. Strives to achieve staff diversity representative of the community. Provides feedback and coaching and makes needed training and development opportunities available to staff. Creates a climate that fosters personal investment, excellence, and a commitment to the agency goals. POSSESSES FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACUMEN – Manages financial resources wisely. Understands the development of operating budgets as well as the need to collect and account for all fund and property of the organization. Understands the current economic environment which demands the need to accomplish more with fewer resources. Appreciates the complexity of resource management issues and can make difficult decisions related to handling agency funds. DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO AGENCY’S MISSION AND VALUES – Possesses a passion for serving people. Committed to working with the board in its stewardship role and in carrying out the agency’s mission and values along with working with people of diverse backgrounds and in helping to shape a vision of a caring agency. August 2021 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: Schedule: Education: Work Location: Work Remotely:
United Way of Fort Smith Area, Inc.
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