Executive Director (Columbia)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive officer and is responsible for the overall performance of business operations of the Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room. The ED manages and directs the organization toward its primary objectives by performing either personally or through other directors or managers. The ED reports to the President of the Board. The ED serves as ex-officio member on the RMHC Columbia, SC Board of Directors and committees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Designs, implements, monitors, and reviews RMHC Columbia, SCs programs, policies and systems to enhance the operations and achieve the goals established by the Board of RMHC Columbia, SC.

• Makes decisions and produces results while possessing a thorough understanding of RMHC Columbia, SCs programs and services and its impact on guests and the community.
• Directs the planning, development and implementation of programs serving RMHC Columbia, SCs guests to achieve the organizations objectives in both a quantitative and qualitative manner.
• Interprets and discusses RMHC Columbia, SCs activities and events with staff, guests, the Board, and the community.
• Responds to the Board and community with accurate assessments and recommendations.
• Adapts easily and quickly to modify strategies given new facts or additional possibilities to consider.
• Continuously seeks to improve strategies and program implementation and advises the Board of new opportunities for programs and services.
• Negotiates contracts, establishes processes, terminates vendors, and takes action when required.
• Recommends and oversees implementation of strategic / operating plan and budget as approved by the Board.
• Leads the staff selection, monitoring and review process.

Assumes responsibilities for financial performance, measurement, and compliance.

Assumes a leadership role in all fund-raising and development activities.

Prepares and distributes Board and Board reports.

Establishes and maintains community relationships.

Thinks collaboratively and integrates work with others.

Models good leadership and management skills and motivates others to willingly strive to achieve goals.

QUALIFICATIONS