Executive Director - Chicago, United States - Association Management Center

Description

Association Management Center seeks a Part Time Executive Director to support our client, American College of Academic Addiction Medicine, ACAAM. The Executive Director will provide leadership and strategic direction that aligns with ACAAM's mission. Specific responsibilities are outlined below. The individual in this role will be an employee of Association Management Center and work closely with the ACAAM Board of Directors and report to an AMC Vice President of Client Success.

This position is part time, approximately 20 hours per week.

Core Responsibilities

• In partnership with the board of directors, develop a clear vision, defined purpose, and core values for the organization and translate the mission into realistic strategies.
• Achieve short- and long-term objectives and goals as set by the board and identified as priorities within the strategic plan.
• Evaluate and act upon sound information and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the strategic plan and revise plan as necessary.
• Create and foster partnerships by acting as a broker of innovation and ideas to facilitate dialogue to shape the future of the organization.
• Utilize delegated authority and expertise to carry out policies, plans, and priorities set by the board and guide through nonprofit management practices and principles.
• Develop, recommend, and oversee organizational financial and business planning to achieve strategic objectives within budget, including the development of programs targeted to existing and potential members and customers.
• Provide clear, transparent, and accurate financial reporting to board, staff, members, and the public to reflect the organizations financial health.
• Drive revenue-generation initiatives to ensure financial sustainability and growth.
• Utilize qualitative and quantitative date to identify appropriate revenue-generating vehicles.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase membership and customers, through integrated marketing, communication, and outreach.
• Ensure corporate compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a visible leader and ambassador for ACAAM with external organizations and potential partners.

Management Responsibilities

• Selects and direct, manage, and coach all staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Facilitate a culture that builds a strong and effective team to support the achievement of the goals of the organization.
• Analyzes stakeholder feedback to ensure that programs, products, and services are consistent with evolving member needs.
• Develops board policies, procedures, and practices to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Ensure corporate compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Create and foster an effective working relationship with the VP for Medical and Academic Affairs.
• Develop and sustain products and services that position ACAAM as valued resource and partner within the field of addiction medicine.

Board Partnership

• Develop a strong working relationship and communication process with the board.
• Act as a broker of ideas to facilitate dialogue among board members to shape the future of the organization.
• Raise issues and provides information on strategic and operational matters requiring attention by the board.
• Utilize the delegated authority to effectively manage the organization and execute policies, plans, and priorities established by the board.
• Serve as a source of knowledge and guidance regarding nonprofit management practices and principles.
• Guide and support committees, task force, and advisory groups.

External Relations

• Cultivate results-oriented relationships with external stakeholders (i.e., related professional organizations, philanthropy, Federal entities [NIDA, NIAAA, HRSA, ONDCP]) and others to collaboratively develop, assess, and continually improve fellowship programs and training practices.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing communications strategy for maintaining communications with fellowship programs in academic addiction medicine.
• Identifies key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) opportunities and challenges that face the industry and works toward greater DEI within the field.
• Leverage relationships and external presence to garner new opportunities.

Business and Financial Planning

• Develop, recommend, and oversee financial and business planning to achieve strategic objectives.
• With the finance team, clear, transparent, and accurate financial reporting to provide board, staff, members, and the public to reflect the financial health of ACAAM.
• Recommend, implement, and manage revenue, investment, and reserve policies to enhance and protect the financial security and viability of ACAAM.
• Develop long-range funding and needs plans to ensure adequate financial assets for the future management and development of the organization.
• Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to identify appropriate revenue-generating vehicles for accomplishing organization goals.
• Secure grant funding and gifts from donors to support organizational initiatives.

Membership and Marketing

• Develop and execute on strategies to increase the membership and member value proposition for ACAAM to ensure alignment with the mission and strategic goals.
• Monitor member recruitment and retention programs and services to ensure their relevance.
• Define the scope of the market and identify target segments to ensure that marketing strategies are met.
• Develop a data-driven marketing strategy to support ACAAM's position and branding, enhance membership recruitment and retention efforts, and promote programs, products, and services.
• Identify channels for brand expansion and awareness to expand markets.

Experience And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Certified Association Executive (CAE) preferred
• 5-7 years of proven, progressive experience in senior positions or as an association executive within the healthcare industry. Demonstrated knowledge of certification programs.
• Proficient working knowledge of Office 365, Teams, virtual meeting platforms (Zoom).
• Travel: Out of state and overnight travel as needed, 4-5 times per year. Ability to travel by all modes of transportation including car, plane, and train.
• Physical: Sitting, walking, standing, manual dexterity, hearing and seeing.

Leadership Qualities:

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal skills
• Strong collaborator and strategic thinker
• Demonstrated credibility and integrity.
• Ability to articulate a vision, create consensus, and motivate people.

Association Management Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team in which all employees are welcomed, valued and respected for their individual strengths, perspectives, and contributions.

Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.