JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIESThe Executive Director acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and has the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day management and administration of the affairs, employees, and resources of the corporation. The Executive Director reports to the President and the Board of Directors. Subject to the policies of the corporation, the Executive Director employs, supervises, manages, controls, and discharges the employees of the corporation. The Executive Director advises and counsels the Board of Directors on matters of policy and acts as a representative for the corporation in community, state, and national meetings.KNOWLEDGE & SKILL MASTERYThe Executive Director will have demonstrated leadership knowledge and skill to lead a large, highly complex non-profit organization chartered in California state law and highly regulated. Must have demonstrated knowledge and mastery of statutory, legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements related to the regional center and its large network of community service providers. Will possess knowledge and mastery of principles and methods of organization, management, and financial management, including budget development and management of complex multi-million-dollar budgets. The Executive Director must have knowledge and mastery in leading and motivating a large ethnically and culturally diverse multi-disciplinary staff in accomplishing the mission of the regional center, and knowledge and mastery of interdisciplinary and team approaches in accomplishing complex work, which is a hallmark of the Center, along with a thorough knowledge of the field of developmental disabilities, its issues, and challenges.Education & Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEThe Executive Director will have a master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, including but not limited to health, human services, business, or public administration from an accredited school. At least ten (10) years of increasingly responsible and relevant experience in higher-level management or executive positions in health or disability services, with at least five (5) of those years in the field of developmental disabilities, and California regional center experience is highly preferred. Must have demonstrated involvement in planning, policy development, program administration, staff supervision, budgetary development, and fiscal control. Demonstrated experience in a complex organization with an ethnically and culturally diverse staff and working in a fast-paced environment. Experience interfacing with a board of directors and its committees. Demonstrated experience working with professionals in medicine, nursing, allied health, and social work on complex and sensitive client-related matters. Experience working in an organization funded by state and federal funding with myriad legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.COMPENSATIONSalary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package including a retirement defined contribution plan with TIAA (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association).TO APPLYPlease submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:Email: or Fax: (213) 252-4925Resume Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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