Chief Executive Officer

Position Summary:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for overseeing and carrying out the strategic direction as set forth in the Area Agency on Aging 3, Inc.’s (AAA) mission and vision. The CEO reports to the governing board (Board of Directors). Together, the Board and CEO assure AAA’s relevance to the community, the accomplishment of mission and vision, and the accountability of AAA to its diverse constituents and funders. The Board delegates responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the CEO who has the authority to carry out these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and governance policies established by the Board of Directors. The CEO provides direction and support to the Board as it carries out its governance functions.

Starting Salary: Please disregard Listed Range as this is To be determined by Board of Directors and presented in offer letter

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree is required with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior management position. Demonstrates critical competencies in four broad categories: commitment to results, business savvy, leading change and motivating.
• Commitment to results: The CEO is a systems thinker who is customer focused and goal driven. This individual identifies relevant information and helps transform this information into individual and organizational knowledge and learning. The CEO is action oriented and innovative. S/he translates broad goals into achievable steps. S/he anticipates and solves problems and takes advantage of opportunities, is a self-starter and team player.
• Business savvy: As AAA’s leader, this position requires an individual with knowledge of and experience in management and administration. The position requires demonstrated experience in integrating and coordinating diverse areas of management. Knowledge in the following areas is required: human services, finance and personnel; oral and written communications; planning and management and governance, and community relations is preferred. Some general knowledge of fund development is also preferred. A high level of personal skills is required to make formal, persuasive presentations to groups and to deal effectively with people from all segments of the community. The individual must be comfortable with diversity and respectful of a wide range of faiths, beliefs and experiences. An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills is a must.
• Leading change: The CEO possesses the skills and implements the functions of a leader. S/he shares AAA’s values, mission and vision. S/he consistently displays integrity, models behavior, develops people, and builds teams. The CEO deals effectively with demanding situations and designs and implements interventions. In addition, the CEO is a change agent, refuses to accept the status quo and seeks opportunities that promote growth and relevancy of the AAA.
• Motivating: The CEO manages continuity, change and transition. This individual knows how to influence and enable others. S/he addresses the impact of attitude and action on the AAA.
• Other: Access to telephone, ability to work remotely with secure Wi-Fi. Ability to pass BCII background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Legal compliance

a. Assures the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

b. Assures compliance with the Older American’s Act and other grant and contractual provisions.

c. Assure decisions are carried out in a risk adverse manner.

1. Mission, policy and planning

a. Recommends and carries out mission, vision, and goals.

b. Conducts strategic planning, monitors the approved plan and adjusts plan as needed to ensure that the plan meets expectations of funding authorities and aligns with the AAA’s mission and vision.

c. Maintains an awareness of both the external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, markets, new industry developments and standards.

d. Develops and implements programs and services that are in alignment with the AAA’s mission, vision and strategic plan.

1. Management and Leadership

a. Provides oversight of all organizational activities, manages the day-to-day operations, and assures smooth and efficient functioning organization.

b. Directly supervise senior leadership, direct reports and others as needed.

c. Assure program quality and organizational stability through development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation.

d. Assures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff and volunteers. Along with Chief Human Resources Officer, assures process for selecting, development, motivating, and evaluating staff. Recommends personnel policies and respective changes to the Board of Directors.

f. Serves on Ohio Association of Area Agency on Aging, Direction Home and CareDirector USA Boards. Represents the AAA on statewide committees as appropriate.

1. Governance

a. Helps the Board articulate its own role and accountabilities and that of its committees and individual members; helps evaluate performance regularly.

b. Works with the Board President to enable the Board to fulfill its governance functions and facilitates the optimum performance by the Board, its committees and individual Board members.

c. Works with the Board President to focus Board attention on long-range strategic issues and Board Governance.

d. Manages the Board’s due diligence process to assure timely attention to core issues.

e. Oversees board records in accordance with sound governance practices.

1. Financing

a. Promote programs and services that are produced in a cost-effective manner, employing economy while maintaining an acceptable level of quality.

b. Oversee the fiscal activities of the organization including budgeting, reporting and audit. c. Works with agency Controller/Chief Financial Officer to ensure funding and budget will support short- and long-term goals.

d. Carries out management of the AAA in accordance with approved budget and reports financial data to the board on a regular basis.

e. Analyzes contracts, grants, and funding opportunities for financial risk

f. Negotiate contracts, agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding g. Maintains checks and balances to ensure risk contracts are carried out with appropriate return on investment. (ROI)

1. Community relations

a. Facilitates the integration of the organization into the fabric of the community by using effective marketing and communications activities.

b. Acts as an advocate, within the public and private sectors, for issues relevant to the AAA’s, its services and constituencies.

c. Assures the AAA has an engaged Advisory Council as required.

d. Serves as or delegates spokesperson responsibilities.

e. Initiates, develops, and maintains cooperative relationships with key stakeholders.

f. Works with legislators, regulatory agencies, and representatives within the aging network to promote legislative and regulatory policies that align with AAA mission and vision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a high-stress position based on full responsibility for AAA operations. Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes rapid decisions regarding administrative issues. Plans and implements programs. Establishes strong and appropriate relationships with Board, staff, donors, providers and network partners. Develop smooth and constructive relationships with executive colleagues, outside agencies, organizations and individuals. Plans and meets deadlines. Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of executive management. Hours may be long and irregular. Frequent travel in and out of state. Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding AAA and the not-for profit and for-profit sectors. Demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and development.

Committed to agency mission To provide life-span resources that inspire, educate, and empower older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers.

Embraces and exemplifies the Agency’s 4 Keys of Excellence

Safety

Collaboration

Courtesy

Efficiency

HIPAA/Confidentiality Must maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all Agency HIPAA policies and procedures. Maintains and oversees assigned staff adherence to strict confidentiality and compliance with all Agency HIPAA policies and procedures.

Required Training Trained in all agency computer software systems. Trained in all program operation requirements with guidance from CEO, o4a, and AAA network. Attend any training required by Board of Directors.

Starting Salary: To be determined by Board of Directors and presented in offer letter

Pay: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lima, OH 45805