The Arc of Nebraska is a statewide advocacy organization/association based in Lincoln, NE. We are seeking a candidate for this position with the following skills.

• Minimum of a BA or BS degree in human services, business administration or political science.
• At least 5 years administrative experience.
• Prior legislative advocacy experience.
• Financial management, financial development, grant writing and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in office technology skills.
• Willing to travel throughout Nebraska
• 5 years experience in the field of developmental disabilities or related field. 

The position will be open until a candidate is selected. Salary DOQ/DOE. Excellent benefit package. Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to:

Patricia McGill Smith
Search Committee Co-Chair
5823 Pacific Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68106
pmcglsmith@aol.com

The Arc of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The Arc of Nebraska
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:        Executive Director
Date:             Updated May 2008
Reports to:    Board of Directors

General:

The Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership and overall management of the organization in accordance with established policies and procedures and under the direction of the agency’s Board of Directors.

Accountabilities:

Board Relations

1. Maintains regular communication with board members on issues affecting the organization
2. Prepares and distributes board meeting schedules and agendas
3. Attends all board and executive committee meetings
4. Assists with preparation of meeting minutes
5. Assists with recruitment and orientation of new board members
6. Works with all board committees
7. Maintains appropriate records of board activities
8. Seeks approval from the board before committing the agency to new ventures

Financial Management

1.  Provides overall control and direction for agency finances
2. Ensures adequate systems of financial monitoring, control, and accounting
3. Monitors the availability of cash in relation to expense disbursements
4. Maintains relationships with funding sources
5. Supervises all bookkeeping and accounting functions
6. Prepares annual budget
7. Provides monthly financial updates to the board of directors
8. Ensures appropriate financial record-keeping
9. Schedules and ensures completion of the annual audit
10. Compares actual to budgeted revenue and expenses on a monthly basis
11. Involves program staff in budget development and monitoring, as appropriate
12. Provides leadership for all agency fundraising efforts
13. Participates in all major fundraising events
14. Completes appropriate reporting to agency funding sources
15. Seeks out opportunities to expand the agency’s funding base
16. Prepares fundraising letters, proposals and other appropriate requests
17. Develops financial impact projections for new ventures being considered
18. Approves all agency expenditures

Personnel Management

1. Provides oversight and direction for all personnel functions
2. Implements established personnel policies and procedures
3. Supervises all agency personnel
4. Recruits, hires, and trains staff
5. Evaluates staff performance on an ongoing basis
6. Ensures written evaluations are completed on all personnel annually
7. Maintains appropriate documentation of personnel actions
8. Ensures appropriate scheduling of personnel
9. Consults with the board of directors on salary and disciplinary matters
10. Ensures appropriate use of volunteers to expand the agency’s capacity to provide services

Administration

1. Plans, organizes, and evaluates the administrative functions of the agency
2. Manages the physical assets of the agency
3. Negotiates and executes contracts/leases/agreements for the organization
4. Ensures satisfaction with services received from vendors
5. Manages technology resources
6. Manages all aspects of the physical office
7. Maintains the agency’s presence on the Internet
8. Oversees all supply and equipment purchases

Program Management

1. Supervises all programs operated by the agency
2. Develops new programs in response to unmet needs
3. Evaluates services provided in relation to goals and objectives
4. Attends program events, as appropriate
5. Reports program activities and accomplishments to the board of directors
6. Ensures appropriate documentation and reporting of services to funding sources

Public/Community Relations

1. Interprets the agency’s role and services to the community
2. Networks with other entities and organizations as appropriate
3. Seeks out opportunities to promote the agency and its services
4. Maintains relationships with appropriate local, state, and national groups
5. Ensures regular communication with constituents
6. Approves all external communications of the agency
7. Schedules and facilitates visits to the agency
8. Serves as the designated spokesperson for the organization
9. Seeks out opportunities for media attention and coverage of events
10. Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge/Skills:

1. Formal training or experience in administration and program supervision
2. Experience and sensitivity in working with people with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities and their family members
3. Outstanding interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent verbal communication skills; including the ability to communicate ideas and information clearly.
5. Excellent written communication skills; including the ability to write clear and concise statements.
6. Ability to influence, motivate, and persuade others.
7. Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes.
8. Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage a variety of assignments and activities.
9. Ability to plan, prepare and conduct individual and group presentations.
10. Ability to plan and carry out group events and activities.
11. Demonstrated ability to develop plans and set priorities for accomplishing assigned work with a proper sense of urgency.
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality, when appropriate.
13. Ability to set and reexamine workload priorities.
14. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and Outlook strongly preferred.
15. Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
16. Detail orientation.
17. Good analytical skills.
18. Able to type at least 25 words per minute.
19. Print reading skills.
20. Ability to work independently.
21. Prior Legislative experience preferred.
22. BA or BS degree in related field (years of experience may be substituted for years of education).
23. At least 5 years of experience in human services, experience with people with intellectual disability or other Developmental Disabilities (DD) preferred.
24. At least 5 years of administrative experience.
25. Parent of an individual with intellectual disability or other Developmental Disability preferred.

Traits:

1. Demonstrates commitment to task.
2. Able to start and persist with specific courses of action.
3. Demonstrates creativity.
4. Able to take action in solving problems.
5. Exhibits good judgment.
6. Demonstrates tolerance for ambiguity.
7. Demonstrates organization and planning mindset.
8. Able to develop unique and novel solutions to problems.
9. Possesses an ability related to routine operations.
10. Able to conform to established policies and procedures.
11. Possesses an ability to create positive energy (motivation) in both individuals and groups.
12. Exhibits good decision-making skills.

Physical Prerequisites:

1. Requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
2. Requires the ability to enter and access information using a personal computer.
3. Must be able to type.
4. Requires the ability to perform mathematical calculations.
5. Travel required.
6. Must be able to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time.
7. Lifting (under 25 lbs) and carrying equipment/material required.
8. Valid driver’s license

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