Executive director job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Executive Directors work for nongovernment or nonprofit organizations where they oversee the overall operations of the organization by managing the budget, setting the direction of the organization's programs and projects, and managing compliance with regulatory bodies. They may also oversee staffing activities, record maintenance, and other administrative duties that need to be done.
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Example executive director requirements on a job description
Executive director requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in executive director job postings.
Sample executive director requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in a leadership position
- Proven track record of successfully managing budgets
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Sample required executive director soft skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate team members
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Effective time management and prioritization abilities
- Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure
- Excellent emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills
Executive director job description example 1
Genesis HealthCare executive director job description
Genesis HealthCare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
Take your career to a next level! Join Genesis as a Senior Living Community Executive Director. In this role you will lead, guide and direct all functions of the Senior Living Community to assure that the highest degree of quality care is provided to residents in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
Position Highlights *Serve as a senior living community leader setting the vision, operating philosophy, goals, and culture of the facility. *Manage the community's financial standing through preparation of annual budgets for each department and meets with Department Heads monthly to ensure adherence to the established budget. *Collaborate with the Marketing Director to develop community relationships that foster resident admissions. *Promote favorable public relations and represents the center within the community, specifically with those businesses that influence the senior market. *Interview, hire and train department heads and other positions within the senior living community. *Review and evaluate the work performance of assigned personnel as well as counsel/discipline assigned personnel according to company policy.
Why Genesis? We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion! *We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do. *We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis. *We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes. *We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self. *We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. We've acquired and maintained a necessary supply of PPE, including N95/KN95 masks for all who provide care. We have in place multiple testing capabilities including Point-of-Care (POC) testing in every location according to CMS and local guidance.
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Qualifications: *Must have a Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience in human services management, housing management, and/or nursing center management. *A minimum of 3 years demonstrated management and supervisory experience is required. *Depending on state regulations, this position may require current license and/or certification.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Target:
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Genesis provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, marital status, genetic information, amnesty, or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Genesis takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. This policy is fully supported by the CEO, COO and all members of the leadership team.
Take your career to a next level! Join Genesis as a Senior Living Community Executive Director. In this role you will lead, guide and direct all functions of the Senior Living Community to assure that the highest degree of quality care is provided to residents in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
Position Highlights *Serve as a senior living community leader setting the vision, operating philosophy, goals, and culture of the facility. *Manage the community's financial standing through preparation of annual budgets for each department and meets with Department Heads monthly to ensure adherence to the established budget. *Collaborate with the Marketing Director to develop community relationships that foster resident admissions. *Promote favorable public relations and represents the center within the community, specifically with those businesses that influence the senior market. *Interview, hire and train department heads and other positions within the senior living community. *Review and evaluate the work performance of assigned personnel as well as counsel/discipline assigned personnel according to company policy.
Why Genesis? We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion! *We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do. *We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis. *We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes. *We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self. *We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. We've acquired and maintained a necessary supply of PPE, including N95/KN95 masks for all who provide care. We have in place multiple testing capabilities including Point-of-Care (POC) testing in every location according to CMS and local guidance.
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Qualifications: *Must have a Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience in human services management, housing management, and/or nursing center management. *A minimum of 3 years demonstrated management and supervisory experience is required. *Depending on state regulations, this position may require current license and/or certification.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Target:
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Genesis provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, marital status, genetic information, amnesty, or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Genesis takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. This policy is fully supported by the CEO, COO and all members of the leadership team.
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Executive director job description example 2
KinderCare Education executive director job description
KinderCare Education is the nation's leader in early childhood education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. From our National Support Center to the classrooms where learning comes to life, we're united by a passion for creating a world of learning, joy, and adventure for more than 161,000 children ages six weeks through 12 years every day.
If you're passionate about positively impacting the lives of others and making waves in the world of early childhood education, the Executive Director role might be for you! With KinderCare Education's world-class curriculum, center accreditation process, and talented teaching staff, our Executive Directors are changing the world one milestone at a time. Executive Directors educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the incredible value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in their center.
When you join our team as an Executive Director, you will:
Hire, engage and develop a team of "best in class" educators to be passionate and committed professionals Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners Leverage your business, sales, and marketing savvy to grow KinderCare Education's presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
At least one year of solid leadership experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively. Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience preferred NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred Must meet state specific guidelines for the role Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity. Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.
The benefits our career professionals enjoy:
In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children's futures, KinderCare Education provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision Discounted child care Generous paid time off Education assistance and reimbursement Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match
KinderCare Education employs more than 32,000 team members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work , Champions Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools™, Knowledge Beginnings , and The Grove School .
KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
If you're passionate about positively impacting the lives of others and making waves in the world of early childhood education, the Executive Director role might be for you! With KinderCare Education's world-class curriculum, center accreditation process, and talented teaching staff, our Executive Directors are changing the world one milestone at a time. Executive Directors educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the incredible value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in their center.
When you join our team as an Executive Director, you will:
Hire, engage and develop a team of "best in class" educators to be passionate and committed professionals Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners Leverage your business, sales, and marketing savvy to grow KinderCare Education's presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
At least one year of solid leadership experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively. Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience preferred NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred Must meet state specific guidelines for the role Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity. Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.
The benefits our career professionals enjoy:
In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children's futures, KinderCare Education provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision Discounted child care Generous paid time off Education assistance and reimbursement Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match
KinderCare Education employs more than 32,000 team members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work , Champions Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools™, Knowledge Beginnings , and The Grove School .
KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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Executive director job description example 3
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group executive director job description
This position will be responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of structured finance products in order to develop profitable new business. Provide advice regarding structural execution strategies, market and pricing updates to our new and existing clients and drive broader cross-sell opportunities for the Bank.
A team player with the ability to work with and train mid level and junior staff and support the development of our platform which may include internal approvals. Must be willing to work with new business products and strengthen relationship with clients.
Minimum of 12-15 yrs experience in the origination of securitized products on ABS, in various asset classes across many industries. The assets class include esoteric asset classes, such as time share, equipment leases, Data Center, Cell Tower, aircraft, container, rail cars leases and mortgage etc. Must have both origination and structuring experience and executions. Must have solid industry knowledge in various sectors, such as transportation, media, finance and also be able to provide market color for related sector. Good to have direct relationship with investors who purchase esoteric assets.
Responsibilities
1.Collaborate with SMBC relationship teams to provide SFG product expertise to clients.
2. Provide quality idea generating proposals and indications to clients. Regular follow ups and client relationship maintenance is expected, as well as identifying new prospects.
3. Contribute to ideas and implementation of business strategy for the team to up tier client relationships and relationship penetration.
4. Collaborate with SMBC Nikko globally both on primary and secondary side in order to achieve mandate and close the deal with good distribution and execution.
5. Provide regular market updates and valuable proposals to win mandates in the structured finance products.
Qualifications
- Proven experience (min 10yrs) in the origination and execution of structured finance products. Ability to follow independently and play the role of project/ deal manager.
- Expert knowledge in regulatory framework in the region and well versed in internal policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to originate and close deals complex deals, develop creative financing solutions, cross-sell bank products and manage risk.
- Highly collaborative and flexible in a team and client environment with ability to form good relationships internally and externally. Able to coordinate and communicate with various internal departments across the bank (middle/back office, global counterparts.)
- Ability to organize thoughts and clearly articulate points and provide summaries and explanations of transactions, orally or in writing in a persuasive and organized manner to management or other internal departments.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to synthesize large amounts of information, analyze risk and identify mitigating factors.
- Works well in a culturally diverse and team-oriented environment. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and an interest in continuous learning.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to synthesize large amounts of information, analyze risk and identify mitigating factors.
- Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner against strict deadlines.
- Good communication and writing skills requires, excellent presentation skills required.
A team player with the ability to work with and train mid level and junior staff and support the development of our platform which may include internal approvals. Must be willing to work with new business products and strengthen relationship with clients.
Minimum of 12-15 yrs experience in the origination of securitized products on ABS, in various asset classes across many industries. The assets class include esoteric asset classes, such as time share, equipment leases, Data Center, Cell Tower, aircraft, container, rail cars leases and mortgage etc. Must have both origination and structuring experience and executions. Must have solid industry knowledge in various sectors, such as transportation, media, finance and also be able to provide market color for related sector. Good to have direct relationship with investors who purchase esoteric assets.
Responsibilities
1.Collaborate with SMBC relationship teams to provide SFG product expertise to clients.
2. Provide quality idea generating proposals and indications to clients. Regular follow ups and client relationship maintenance is expected, as well as identifying new prospects.
3. Contribute to ideas and implementation of business strategy for the team to up tier client relationships and relationship penetration.
4. Collaborate with SMBC Nikko globally both on primary and secondary side in order to achieve mandate and close the deal with good distribution and execution.
5. Provide regular market updates and valuable proposals to win mandates in the structured finance products.
Qualifications
- Proven experience (min 10yrs) in the origination and execution of structured finance products. Ability to follow independently and play the role of project/ deal manager.
- Expert knowledge in regulatory framework in the region and well versed in internal policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to originate and close deals complex deals, develop creative financing solutions, cross-sell bank products and manage risk.
- Highly collaborative and flexible in a team and client environment with ability to form good relationships internally and externally. Able to coordinate and communicate with various internal departments across the bank (middle/back office, global counterparts.)
- Ability to organize thoughts and clearly articulate points and provide summaries and explanations of transactions, orally or in writing in a persuasive and organized manner to management or other internal departments.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to synthesize large amounts of information, analyze risk and identify mitigating factors.
- Works well in a culturally diverse and team-oriented environment. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and an interest in continuous learning.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to synthesize large amounts of information, analyze risk and identify mitigating factors.
- Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner against strict deadlines.
- Good communication and writing skills requires, excellent presentation skills required.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024