JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation, and is accountable to the Board of Directors for the overall management and operation of the Center, including the achievement of Center goals and objectives; implementation of Board policies; compliance with applicable licensing and accreditation standards, laws and regulations; planning, implementation, and evaluation of service programs; liaison with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies; recruitment and direction of staff; and management of the Center’s financial and facility resources.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Supervisor: The Executive Director is appointed and supervised by the Board of Directors.

Subordinates: The Executive Director recruits. Supervises, and appraises the performance of the Case Manager, Shelter Supervisor, all program coordinators, Administrative Assistant and Accountant.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy Development
The Executive Director assists the Board of Directors in formulating policy by preparing:
• long-term and short-term plans, goals, and objectives
• reports describing the organization’s operations
• reports evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the organizational and program activities
• reports on the nature and extent of funding & other resources
• budgets and financial statements

Organization Management

The Executive Director directs the overall operation of all Center programs, services, and activities. A written manual of personnel policies which meets the minimum requirements of licensing, state and federal labor laws, and accrediting bodies is to be adhered to and regularly updated.

The Executive Director determines the Center’s staffing needs, the organization and responsibilities of each department or program, the lines of authority and delegation of responsibilities within the organization, and the salary and benefit plans for all Center employees.

The Executive Director determines the Center’s budgetary needs, secures all funding required for program implementation and operation with the Board’s assistance, and executes and ensures the Center’s compliance with all contractual agreements with funding sources and affiliates.

The Executive Director ensures that the operation and effectiveness of the Center’s activities are routinely monitored and evaluated by Center staff, and arranges for independent inspections, audits and evaluations and required by the Board, and by licensing and accrediting bodies.
The Executive Director ensures the conservation and proper management of the organization’s financial and facility resources.

The Executive Director represents the Center and the Board of Directors with the general public and with other governmental and private organizations having a relationship with or interest in the work of the Center.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
The Executive Director must exemplify the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct, and abide by the Center’s Personnel Policies. Specifically, the Executive Director must demonstrate capacities for trust, responsibility, initiative, self-esteem, caring and integrity.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION
The position of Executive Director is classified as a permanent, full-time, salaried, professional staff position as those terms are defined in the Center’s Personnel Policies.

The salary of Executive Director is determined by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is eligible for those employee benefits defined in the Center’s Personnel Policies for the position classification described above.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Minimum qualifications for the position of Executive Director:

• Bachelor’s Degree in administration, psychology, social work, education, counseling, nursing, or related filed.

• 5 (five+) years working as an Executive Director in the non-profit sector.

• Ability to instill confidence in others and maintain a calm and competent attitude during periods of stress.

• Leadership skills, to include the ability to give direction to staff and work cooperatively with the Board of Directors.

• Ability to effectively convey the Center’s mission to a diverse community.

• Proven success in budgeting, financial management and fund-raising.

Revised 03/2008