What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Executive Officer position at KENTUCKY SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES INC?
THE POSITION
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ASPAN provides overall leadership for the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for ASPAN’s staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. The CEO is expected to have deep knowledge of the field, core programs, operations, and business plan, and is responsible for all administrative and program responsibilities outlined below and manages a staff of 15.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Vision
Develop and articulate a strategic vision for the organization in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
Inspire and align staff, Components, and members around the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the organization.
Organizational Management
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the national office.
Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems.
Recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals; oversee implementation of the strategic plan.
Develop appropriate staffing plan to meet the current and ongoing needs of the organization and its members, and lead the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of staff members as needed.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Ensure effective systems to track progress and regularly evaluate program components, to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the Board, members and other constituents.
Membership Engagement
Ensure the delivery of high-quality programs, services, and resources to support members in their professional growth.
Work with staff, Board, and Components to develop strategies for member recruitment, retention, and engagement.
Actively engage and energize ASPAN volunteers, Board members, committees, alumni, and members.
Deepen and refine all aspects of member communications to create a stronger Society.
Financial Oversight
Develop and manage ASPAN’s annual budget in partnership with the Board of Directors.
Ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability across all levels of the organization in accordance with fiscal policies established by the Board and complying with external fiscal controls such as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Identify and pursue opportunities to diversify revenue streams, including partnerships, sponsorships, and grants.
Ensure the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitor compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Review and approve contracts for services.
Governance and Board Relations
Collaborate with the Board of Directors to set strategic priorities and ensure effective governance.
Provide regular updates on organizational performance, challenges, and opportunities, including progress toward strategic and organizational objectives and priorities.
Collaborate actively with the ASPAN President to support the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary and governance responsibilities.
Serve on the Executive Board in collaboration with the ASPAN President, Vice President / President-elect, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors and serve as ex-officio member of each ASPAN committee.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education : Advanced degree, preferably an MBA or other management degree.
Significant professional experience in leadership roles in nursing, healthcare, and / or nonprofit management.
Proven success in leading and managing a national or multi-state organization, with experience in supporting chapter-based structures and member-driven organizations preferred.
Demonstrated ability to develop and operationalize strategies to substantially enhance organizational growth.
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage and develop high-performance teams,
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