LOCATION: DIRECT Center for Independence, Inc., Tucson, Arizona
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Executive Director provides leadership, vision, direction, and administration for the Center in fulfilling its mission. The Executive Director administers programs and grants (federal, state, local, and private) according to statutes, regulations, and guidelines established by the funding entities. This is a full-time exempt position and reports to the Board of Directors.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Responsible to the Board of Directors for the completion of needs assessments and development of annual work plan and strategic plan, human resource management, including staff recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision.
- Program development, monitoring, and evaluation, to ensure contract requirements are met; reviews, maintains and develops necessary policies/procedures to meet contract requirements.
- Promotes quality services delivered in the most cost-effective manner.
- Ensures ongoing programmatic and fiscal accountability including annual audits.
- Development of annual budget, work with the Board Finance Committee for annual approval and ongoing revisions.
- Conduct recruitment, hiring, training, and ongoing development of employees. Negotiate professional contracts and employee benefits.
- Prepare annual and monthly program/financial reports for funding sources and Board of Directors.
- Manages and secures security of financial resources and real property which includes grant writing, negotiation, and contracts management.
- Works with Board Fundraising Committee to conduct fund development activities, including annual fundraising event.
- Ex-Officio, non-voting member of Board of Directors; provide staff support to subcommittees; prepare agenda, provide reports as requested, and attend monthly board meetings.
- Represents Center on local and statewide committees, coalitions, and planning groups to advocate for community change.
- Participate in and develop projects or programs which promote the philosophy of independent
living in the community.
- Other duties as assigned by the DIRECT Board of Directors.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
·Experience in management of a not-for-profit organization.
·Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
·Demonstrated experience in fiscal oversight and management.
·Knowledge of the concepts and philosophies of Centers for Independent Living and
independent living services.
·Excellent communication skills to include public presentations and written reports.
·Bachelors degree in Rehabilitation, Business Administration, Human Services, or related field.
COMPENSATION
- Salary will be commensurate with experience ($55,000 to $65,000 range). DIRECT offers a generous benefit package, including BC/BS Health Care coverage/PPO. Dental Insurance, LTD Insurance, 10 Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation Leave, 401(k) Plan with match.
Application process:
Please send resume and letter of interest addressing the qualifications for the Executive Director, including a description of your personal experiences with disability issues.
Please send correspondence to:
Executive Director Search
DIRECT Center for Independence, Inc
1023 N. Tyndall Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719-4446
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DIRECT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. DIRECT encourages a diverse applicant pool. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, do not hesitate to contact: Al Zulli, at direct@directilc.org.
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