Executive Director

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY: The Executive Director is the designated representative of the Board, and in that capacity will work to ensure that the general management of the agency is maintained on a sound basis. The ultimate responsibility is to ensure soundness in decision making, and to oversee the smooth operation of all components of the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to a Master’s degree in an administrative field, the director must have at least 5 years of hands on management experience. The ideal candidate will also hold a Texas Special Education Teacher’s Certification. People skills and contract negotiation abilities are important. The person must be able to establish public relations with a broad spectrum of resources. Also, working with non-profit agency requirements and being able to develop the agency as a partner in area health care is vital. Knowledge of the education community, including laws and standards is necessary. The ability to maintain an inclusive environment with regards to the individualized treatment of children is tantamount to the mission of Shorkey Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as chief executive officer in implementation of Board policies
• Directs the Center staff members in their assignments and duties
• Has ultimate responsibility for all hiring, firing, evaluation and supervision of staff
• Oversees the preparation of the budget, approves purchases and expends funds within the limits of the approved budget
• Maintains accountability for all donor monies received by carefully applying the money to the established need
• Creates and develops new and innovative resources for additional funding vital to the agency’s future
• Organizes programs so that each one is self-sufficient from the other
• Provides staff support and training on issues raised as “current need”
• Work closely with contractors to maintain positive relationships insuring that the service provided is of high quality
• Work with staff to sustain enthusiasm and motivation
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and budget work by
• Work directly with the Financial Administrator
• Recruit staff as needed
• Assist the Board in developing, implementing and evaluating a strategic plan
• Provide staff leadership in identifying “current need” and in on-going evaluation of daily programming
• Report regularly to the Board about problems, progress, financial status and keep the board informed of all information that assists them in effective agency government
• Design and implement new ideas for gaining continuity of services, including expansion of present services or addition of new services
• Create, develop and maintain programs appropriate to the agency’s mission in the community

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 to $65,000.00 /year

Experience:

• management: 5 years (Required)

Education:

• Master’s (Preferred)

License:

• Texas Teacher’s Certification – Principal or higher (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off