Executive Director

About Us:

Ohio New African Immigrants Commission (NAIC), a state agency created in 2009, exists to advise the Governor, General Assembly, and state agencies on policies focusing on the special issues and needs of Ohio's sub-Saharan African Immigrants, as well as support and connect African-serving programs and organizations for the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency for sub-Saharan African immigrants in Ohio. The governing authority consists of 11 voting members appointed by the Governor, and four non-voting members appointed by the leaders of the General Assembly. The three core objectives of NAIC are to Advocate, Impact, and Connect, representing a constituency of over 69,000 sub-Saharan African Ohioans across dozens of counties.

What You'll Do:

The New African Immigrants Commission is looking for an Executive Director to join its team! The Executive Director will oversee and facilitate the implementation of the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the Commission. The Executive Director will report to and work closely with the 11-member Commission as the governing body, and will be responsible for:

• Planning and operation of the annual budget.
• Displaying substantial government expertise to secure executive & legislative approval of the commission and its initiatives, including providing testimony before the legislature.
• Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the agency.
• Serving as NAIC’s spokesperson, alongside the Chair, to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with various organizations throughout the state and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance NAIC’s Mission.
• Supervising and collaborating with organization staff.
• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Planning for Commission and committee meetings.
• Preparing and publishing public notices for Commission and committee meetings consistent with Ohio law and Commission by-laws.
• Preparing and presenting rules as needed and ordered by the Commission, and overseeing the process of rule adoption.
• Insuring compliance with the administrative responsibilities for state agencies.
• Overseeing marketing and other communications efforts.
• Ensuring NAIC website is updated as necessary.
• Overseeing and facilitating contracts for goods or services after Commission approval.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Transparent and high integrity leadership
• A minimum of 2 years nonprofit management experience, required; 5 or more years of nonprofit management experience, preferred.
• Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation
• Ability to convey a vision of NAIC’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers, and grant partners
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with other state agencies and other non-governmental organizations
• Strong public speaking ability
• Knowledge of Immigrant socialization is a plus particularly of any of the African sub groups
• Ability to work fairly autonomously
  Job Skills: Executive Leadership, Budgeting, Advocacy, Operations, Organzational Development, Critical Thinking, Culutural Awareness, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Intercultural Communication, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Applying for this position:

• When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment.