NCSS Executive Director
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Position DetailsOperating Title: NCSS Executive DirectorLong Classification Title: Executive Director, National Center for START ServicesCampus Location: DurhamDepartment: UNH CHHS Institute on DisabilitySummary of Position: The National Center for START Services (NCSS) is an initiative that works to strengthen efficiencies and service outcomes for individuals with IDD and mental health needs in the community. It was established at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability/UCED in 2009, to provide technical support, clinical expertise, and training and consultation services. The Center manages an annual budget of over $6M with research grants, contracts and services reaching more than 20 states, the National Research Consortium on MHIDD, as well as employing over 35 full and part-time faculty and staff.The Executive Director (ED), under the general supervision of the IOD Director, will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for NCSS faculty/staff, research grants, contracts and services, expansion, and execution of its mission. She or he will have or develop a deep knowledge of the MH/IDD field, core needs and programs, and business operations.Acceptable Minimum Level of Education: Master'sAcceptable Minimum Years of Experience: 7-10 yearsOther Minimum Qualifications:A Master's degree in a related field.Eight or more years senior nonprofit management experience and/or related background experience.Demonstrated cultural fit with NCSS faculty/staff, IOD, UNH/USNH, key stakeholders.Demonstrated transparent and high integrity leadership.Demonstrated high level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization's strategic future to the staff, stakeholders and Advisory Board.Ability to effectively communicate the organization's mission to the overall community.Demonstrated ability to supervise and collaborate with internal and external faculty and staff.A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies and volunteers.Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.Creative problem-solving skills in a positive and collaborative manner.Strong written and verbal communications skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning.Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed.Additional Preferred Qualifications:PhD preferred.Experience in an academic environment preferred.Salary Information: Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.Quicklink for Posting: Time Information (FTE): 1.00Grade: 33EEO Statement: The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.Institution Information: The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.Posting Details:Posting Date: 10/21/2024Open Until Filled: YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only? NoJob Category: Salaried Staff (Exempt)Appointment Type: Grant FundedDrivers License and Physical Requirements: None applicableDuties / Responsibilities:Leadership: The ED oversees and provides strategic guidance and leadership to the Senior Management Team representing clinical, research, training, and business operations. The executive director will be able to clearly articulate the vision, mission, theory of change, and strategic direction of the organization. In this position, the ED will directly supervise members of the Senior Management Team and will provide problem solving, mentoring and constructive feedback on a regular basis.Management: Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, communications, and service deliverables; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.Advisory Council: The NCSS executive director will facilitate engagement with the START National Advisory Council comprised of individuals with lived-experience, family members, and professionals from across the U.S.Public Relations and Communications: The ED will serve as the internal (IOD and UNH) as well as the external (public) face of the organization. This role requires that she/he maintain strong relationships among peers (IOD/UNH/AUCD), project collaborators, key stakeholders, and others.Financial Management: The ED is responsible for developing and maintaining the conditions for maximum resource utilization and financial success.Organizational Development: The ED will facilitate NCSS to fulfill its mission by advocating for the right systematic changes.Compliance: The ED is responsible for understanding the requirements and ensuring that the NCSS is operating in compliance with all IOD/UNH/USNH regulations and grant/contract terms and conditions.Documents Needed to Apply:Required Documents:Resume/VitaCover LetterDiversity Statement#J-18808-Ljbffr