Executive Director, Medical Sub-Specialty Society

The Account Executive Director serves as chief staff officer for the society in the formulation of new policies and makes decisions within existing policies as approved by the Board of Directors. They serve as liaison with the Board of Directors of the Society leveraging Veritas resources to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the staff and administrative activities. They take a pivotal role in managing and implementing programs approved by the Board to assure that objectives are achieved, strategic plan fulfilled, and member needs met. Maintain effective internal and external relationships.

Position Responsibilities

1. Develop board policies and systems to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
2. Ensure ongoing measurement of deliverables for projects and initiatives.
3. Acquire substantive knowledge regarding the organization’s programs and services.
4. Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop a clear vision for the organization.
5. Support the organization’s mission and strategies.
6. Continuously improve processes for the organization to meet both long- and short-term objectives.
7. Ensure a dynamic strategic thinking process with active engagement of board, volunteers, and staff.
8. Set standards and expectations for governing the organization.
9. Ensure corporate compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
10. Manage financial activity, taking accountability for planning and budgeting.
11. Demonstrate a command of the current and future financial resources and expenditures of the organization.
12. Ensure financial reports are presented to the board for approval on a regular basis.
13. Oversee a fundraising program that meets the goals established for the organization.
14. Guide revenue-generating activities ensuring sustainability to the organization.
15. Establish a system linking strategic and operational planning with the organization’s budget process.
16. Develop an effective working relationship and communication process with the board especially with the president, president-elect, secretary/treasurer, and immediate past president.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree required, Masters degree preferred.
2. Certified Association Executive (CAE) preferred.
3. Minimum of 3 years of experience in senior level medical non-profit association management.
4. Demonstrated strategic ability with experience managing and working with a volunteer organization.
5. Ability to articulate a vision, create consensus, and motivate people.
6. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
7. Experience with an understanding of association laws, contracts, etc.
8. Intermediate computer proficiency.
9. Promotion of and commitment to company values.