Quality Executive Director - San Diego, CA, United States - The San Diego County Bar Association

Description

Application Process:

Confidential inquiries may be directed to .The Board of Directors of the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) is seeking to hire the organization's next Executive Director.

The Executive Director is the San Diego County Bar Association's highest ranking paid staff member.

The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors for implementing the SDCBA's priorities, policies, goals, and objectives as established by the Board, and as set forth in the Bylaws and Policy Manual.

The Executive Director's duties include, but are not limited to:

overseeing and directing the day-to-day operations of the SDCBA; establishing the internal team's organizational structure; establishing and updating policies for the SDCBA's internal team; establishing operational policies and procedures for the SDCBA; expertly managing and directing the finances and assets of the SDCBA pursuant to Board policy and authority; and advising the Board and other volunteer entities in areas of policy development, program development, and issues management.

The Board and the 20-member staff work together to implement the SDCBA's mission "to connect lawyers and support their success and fulfillment." Inclusion, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Growth and Celebration.

Use our platform to advance community impact;

• Promote and support the well-being of the legal community;
• Build lawyers as leaders in the profession and in our community;
• Achieve diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the legal community; Ensure financial and organizational sustainability.

Sections provide education and information on substantive areas of the law, while committees and divisions give support to SDCBA governance, the legal profession, and the San Diego community.

The SDCBA produces one bi-monthly magazine and four electronic newsletters. The SDCBA is fortunate enough to own its own building which houses its new Bar Center.
Leadership, Administrative, and Financial : working with Board on strategic planning and fulfillment of the organization's mission.

Member services :

working with the SDCBA's volunteer leadership and internal team to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs and outreach to membership.

Oversight and management of internal team and consultants : overseeing and implementing appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are well run.

External relations :
enhancing the SDCBA's image by being active and visible in the community and working closely with partner organizations.
Bachelor's degree is required; postgraduate degree, such as a Master's degree or Juris Doctor degree, is a plus;

• At least 10 years of experience managing direct-report staff and a large number of volunteers including nonprofit boards;
• At least 10 years paid executive leadership experience, preferably serving an organization of similar size and/or complexity;
• Senior-level business and financial management experience and acumen;
• Strong public speaking and writing skills;
• Proficiency with technology including Zoom, MS Teams, Microsoft 365, and other information management software.

Additionally, the ideal SDCBA Executive Director candidate will have the following characteristics and qualities:

• Proactive leader with solid experience in high-level strategic vision, planning, and execution;
• Effective communicator who projects positive energy and charisma and exemplifies integrity;
• Strong leader who fosters and advances a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility;
• Job requires strong English language verbal and written communication skills. Computer, telephone, and other office equipment use is required;
• Some local and national travel is associated with the job; In-office attendance at the SDCBA's downtown San Diego location, as well as event participation outside of the office, is required.

Full-time exempt position. Frequent evening and occasional weekend hours will be necessary. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick pay, and 401k-type retirement account.

This is a full-time, in-person position, and the Executive Director must be prepared to work in the greater San Diego area.

Occasional travel to regional and national conferences will also be required.

The SDCBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by all local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.

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