Chief Executive Officer

Description

TITLE OF POSITION: President/CEO

DIVISION N/A

DEPARTMENT: Executive

RESPONSIBLE TO: Board of Directors

FLSA CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Exempt

Supervision Given

CFO, CHRO, CTO, CAO, Director of Child Development, Director of Family Services, Executive Assistant to the CEO. Indirect supervision of all other employees.

General Purpose

The President/CEO is responsible for planning, implementing and administering CPCD’s programs under the shared governance of the Board of Directors and Parent Policy Council; financial management of the organization including managing blended funding; overseeing budget, public and private grant applications and resource development; actively participating in all resource development/fundraising efforts; ensuring compliance with program and contract requirements; representing the agency in the community through numerous collaborative efforts; and directly supervising senior management staff.

Qualifications

Required:

• Masters in Management, Public Administration, Social Services or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five years demonstrated experience in successful leadership of a not-for-profit or public agency of comparable size and complexity;
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated use of interpersonal skills to develop collaborative partnerships in the community
• Extensive knowledge of community resources and organizations;
• Experience in representing a non-profit in its fundraising/resource development activities;
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
• Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
  
  

Preferred

• Successful work experience in early childhood education/development and/or human services field.
• Experience in federal grants administration.
  
  

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

Board of Directors and Policy Council:

• The President/CEO is directly responsible to the Board of Directors: attends Board and committee meetings, prepares the agenda for all Board and committee meetings in conjunction with the Board Chair. The President/CEO takes part in Board and committee meeting discussion and provides the Board with adequate information to assist them in reaching sound decisions, establishing policies, and monitoring of agency operations. Directs the development of program financial plans and budgets, including operating costs, capital and extraordinary expenditures.
• Keeps the Board and Policy Council apprised of opportunities for and threats to CPCD’s business and works with the Board and Policy Council to develop a forward-thinking programmatic and fiscal strategic plan on at least a five-year timeline. Ensures that the strategic goals are reviewed and updated every year by the Board and Policy Council. Develops short-range (one year) goals for the organization
• Recommends policies, priorities, projects, programs and budgets to the Board of Directors and Parent Policy Council that will provide maximum effective approaches for high quality comprehensive early care and education programs.
• Assists the Board and Policy Council in its shared decision-making responsibilities.
  
  

Management Of Organization

• Develops policies which are not in conflict with the law or Board policy and decides all matters of administrative and supervisory detail in connection with the operation and day-to-day management of the organization.
• Initiates and directs the development of policies for Board and Policy Council approval and supervises the implementation of all Board policies.
• Reports regularly to the Board and Policy Council about progress toward organizational objectives, financial status of the organization and other issues of concern.
  
  

In Partnership With Leadership

• Leads the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the management of the Head Start, Early Head Start and Universal Preschool program.
• Implements internal and external reporting systems and procedures for monitoring and controlling fiscal and programmatic activities to inform the Board, Policy Council and funding sources.
• Develops, implements, and maintains an ongoing evaluation and monitoring system to ensure quality control of the agency's programs, including fiscal accountability and cost-effectiveness.
• Develops plans for utilization of community resources. Initiates and maintains needed liaison and works closely with public and private agencies that can provide supporting services to CPCD programs. Mobilizes available sources (local, state and federal) to increase the scope and quality of programs in early childhood education for the areas served.
  
  

Staffing

In partnership with the Chief Human Resources Officer:

• Responsible for a structure and staffing plan that clearly defines departmental functions and positions. Directly or by delegation, employs, directs and discharges staff, provides for supervision, staff training and development, and gives professional leadership in the field of agency service.
• Directs the Executive Leadership and Program Leadership Team members (Chief Financial Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief and Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Child Development, Director of Family Programs) in their assignments and duties and through these staff, directs all other staff in the performance of their duties.
• Provides oversight and leadership to business operations and programs to ensure management functions are properly carried out and meet Head Start Performance Standards.
  
  

Community, Public Relations, And Resource Development/Fundraising

• Represents the organization as its Chief Executive Officer in all dealings with other organizations, individuals, and the general public and promotes good public relations in the community.
• Serves as the face and voice of the organization in its resource development/fundraising efforts. Interacts directly with major gifts donors as part of the donor stewardship plan.
• In partnership with the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Development, develops in-kind, grants, and community fundraising to support programs.
  
  

Fiscal Management

In partnership with the CFO:

• Directs the preparation of the annual budget and submits it for Board approval.
• Directs purchases and expenditures within the limits of the Board-approved budget.
• Submits consolidated annual budgets and revisions and monthly financial statements to the Board of Directors, Parent Policy Council and funding sources for approval.
• Works with the CFO to ensure the development and implementation of a fiscal accounting management system that will include monitoring budget expenditures and budget revisions, property procurement and inventory control.
• Participates in the audit entrance and exit interviews; works to resolve audit exceptions and implements management recommendations.
  
  

Physical & Strength Demands

Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects, including the human body. The job involves sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, and/or pulling.

Position requires physical mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform essential functions of the job.

Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Language

• Reading: Ability to read difficult books, professional journals, scientific and technical journals, research studies, material, thesauruses, encyclopedias, abstracts, financial and legal reports, letters, regulations, manuals, handbooks, emails, policies, procedures, reports, schedules, calendars, etc. written in the English language.
• Writing: Using the English language to write simple, compound and complex sentences using print and cursive style. Write reports and essays, prepare business letters, reports, summaries, manuals, instructions, procedures, etc. using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, spelling and style.
• Speaking: Speak clearly and distinctly with poise, appropriate pauses and emphasis, voice control and confidence, using correct English. Participate in group/panel discussions, debates and speak extemporaneously on variety of subjects using correct and understandable English. Conversant in the theory, principles, and methods of effective and persuasive speaking using correct English.
• Reasoning: Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (e.g., formulas, equations, graphs, etc.) Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
  
  

Mathematical

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure. Perform the four operations with like common and decimal fractions. Compute mean, median, mode, ratio, rate, ranges, deviations, and percent. Produce and interpret graphs, charts, and tables. Perform mathematical operations involving all American monetary units. Compute discount, interest, profit and loss, unit cost, commission, markup, ratio and proportion and percentage. Calculate surface volumes, weights, and measures. Understand and produce balance sheets, assets, income statements, budgets, cash flow statements, etc. Interpret and produce cost-benefit analysis, business reports involving statistics, turnover, present and future values, etc.
  
  

Technology

• Use basic office equipment such as telephone, fax machine, copy machine, printer, calculator, etc. Ability to use computer hardware and software to complete job tasks including key-boarding, word processing, spreadsheets, database, data entry, report writing, electronic presentation, management, file management & Windows Explorer, scanner knowledge, copyright knowledge, computer security knowledge, etc.
  
  

Core Behaviors: Employees of CPCD must demonstrate the following:

• Heart for Service – We desire to make a difference and provide support that empowers others.
• Optimism for the Future – We are optimistic about our children and families success, and the impact of our organization in the community.
• Culture of Learning – We embrace learning as the fundamental purpose of our organization.
  
  

CPCD is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. CPCD considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

I have read this job description. I understand that this job description may change at the Board of Director’s discretion. I meet the required qualifications for this position and can perform the essential functions, with or without, reasonable accommodation. I understand the duties and agree to carry out these responsibilities as presented.