Job Description
Position Title: Chief Executive Officer FLSA Status: |Exempt/Salary
Reports to: Board of Directors Employment Status: Full Time
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, academic transcripts, and salary requirements by e-mail to:
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BACKGROUND Opportunity Resource Services was founded in 2010 with the goal of alleviating poverty in rural communities by providing more opportunities for education, access, and exposure for first- generation, low-income youth. Our values are still at the heart of everything we do today, asORS continues to expand our reach to serve more people who are underrepresented in programs of higher education.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides leadership and direction in fulfilling and advancing the mission of Opportunity Resource Services. The CEO is responsible for providing ORS with strong administrative oversight, strategic guidance in carrying out the organization's vision and building productive relationships with the community, stakeholders, and funders. The CEO is responsible for ensuring sound fiscal management, setting and enforcing organizational
policies, implementing systems to guide workflow and developing the organizational culture embraced by team members.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy Development and Planning o In collaboration with the Board of Directors, the staff and other key stakeholders, the CEO develops and executes ORS’s strategic plan, long term goals and operational plans.
Fund and Donor Development o Ensures a sustainable asset base by building long-term relationships with key donors and fund holders based on mission, cultivation, stewardship, and sound fiscal management and ensures the annual and on-going integrity of donor intent and stewardship. o Oversees all of ORS’s development and fund-raising activities including: grant writing, cultivation and stewardship of donors, event planning, and identifying new sources of donors.
Fiscal Management o Ensures ORS has the financial where-with-all to thrive and deliver on its mission.Including the necessary financial discipline and the investment in resources needed to achieve its goals. o Oversees the preparation and management of the annual budget including expense management.
Grants and Philanthropic Leadership Program Management o Oversees ORS’s philanthropic leadership efforts and all grant making activities. o Develops new programming ideas and initiatives to benefit ORS in accordance with its grant making guidelines.
Board Relations
- Cultivates partnerships with the Board of Directors and leads Board development activities. Assists in the recruitment of new board members. o Oversees the preparation and distribution of Board / Committee materials.Serves as ex officio on all Board committees and works with the Board leadership to implement Board decisions.
Human Capital Management
- Ensures ORS has the necessary resources to achieve its goals and its mission. o Manages ORS’s human capital including: hiring, termination, ongoing staff development and providing verbal and/or written evaluations of staff. Informs the Board of Directors regarding staffing issues as appropriate. o Ensures that employment policies are enforced and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and ORS policies.
Community Relations
- Promotes ORS’s visibility through participation and membership in community forums, civic organizations, and activities that align with ORS’s mission and vision. o Serves as ORS’s representative to the public, provides education and assistance to residents and others in understanding ORS’s interests, mission, and concerns.Develops and implements a strategic marketing plan that provides a clear and concise message of ORS’s mission.
Administrative Management
- Leads and oversees the administrative components of ORS including grant contracts and outside consultants. Works with ORS’s legal counsel to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all aspects of ORS’s operations.
- Designs, reviews, maintains and implements all operational policies and guidelines for ORS and presents these to the Board of Directors for input and approval.
- Ensures ORS has the appropriate communication systems, physical space and technology to operate efficiently and effectively.
- Maintains current skills and knowledge of best practices within the field of philanthropy, attending seminars and professional training institutes as appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- A demonstrated knowledge of and passion for the work of public charities, education and community philanthropy
- Demonstrated leadership and success in fundraising through cultivation of donors personally and through staff
- Desire to be, and ease serving as, the public face of the organization to the community
- Knowledge of effective nonprofit governance practices and first-hand experience with nonprofit organizations
- Demonstrated knowledge of investing, asset allocation and fund accounting
- A desire and knack for working alongside highly engaged community volunteers
- Excellent public speaking skills and articulate written communication abilities
- Hiring, leading and delegating to staff as a cohesive and competent team of professionals
- Project management skills that demonstrate an ability to set and meet deadlines
- A Bachelor’s degree is REQUIRED. A Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) is Preferred and three years’ experience with educational non-profits REQUIRED.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
Experience:
- Nonprofit management: 3 years (Required)