Chief Association Executive jobs in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Osteopathic Association (OOA), a 501(c)6 organization and the professional organization representing more than 1,400 Oklahoma osteopathic physicians, seeks a dynamic executive director with experience in association management, health policy, and membership retention and recruitment. For over 115 years, the OOA has been dedicated to the promotion of quality patient care and to the educational, informational, and legislative needs of its members. The OOA maintains one of the highest percentages of membership throughout the country’s osteopathic organizations with a budget of over $1 million. By promoting effective health policies, quality training, education, and regulation of the osteopathic profession, the OOA focuses on enhancing quality health care for the people of Oklahoma.

The OOA is a progressive organization which any top-level chief executive would be proud to lead. The organization, headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, offers an excellent compensation package, with a full competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan, medical dental, life, and long and short-term disability insurance.

The organization prefers an individual who has a Master’s Degree or equivalent, and/or the Certified Association of Executive Designation or CAE eligibility, with a knowledge of current health care policy initiatives and is effective in advocacy and government relations. Candidates must have comparable experience in a significant senior executive level position, preferably, in the nonprofit or public sector, with proven success. The OOA prefers an executive of the highest integrity and demonstrates leadership ability along with a firm understanding of:

· membership retention and recruitment

· continuing education

· finance and budget

· member service

· governance

· health systems and regulatory issues, including licensure

· foundation knowledge 501(c)3

Professional travel is required to present the organization. Position requires knowledge and utilization of the newest technologies.

More information on the OOA is available on their website www.okosteo.org.

Position is open until filled. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, salary expectations, and resume or vitae to board@okosteo.org, Attn: OOA Search Committee.

Position Description – Role of Executive Director for the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association

The Position

1. The Executive Director shall be the full time chief paid professional staff officer of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association (OOA) and shall have the official job title of Executive Director (hereafter, referred to as ED). The ED is an employee of the OOA Board of Trustees and shall report to the elected President. Applicable laws, the bylaws, articles of incorporation and policies of the organization, as well as the individual employment contract shall govern the terms and conditions of employment.

2. The ED shall be responsible for day-to-day operations and implementing the policies and programs of the organization as established by the Board of Trustees. The ED is also responsible for the engagement of staff and other professionals.

3. The ED shall also serve as corporate secretary, and shall designate, subject to the approval of the governing Board; a person to perform the duties normally performed by a Secretary.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. The primary function of the ED’s job must be to carry out the role, goals and mission(s) of the organization, as expressed through bylaws, policies, resolutions and actions of the Board of Trustees. These goals and missions will evolve and change over time; from time to time, as goals are achieved or abandoned, new or even contrary objectives and/or missions may be set.

2. It is an important duty of the ED to balance various roles, duties and responsibilities to the different constituencies of the organization. For example, while it is an important function of the ED’s position to be outward directed - toward other organizations, academia, government, the international community - the ED must understand that another primary task is the management of the assets of the organization, the staff and the organization’s office. Accordingly, the ED monitors, supervises, and oversees the activities and projects of the staff on a close and frequent basis.

3. A fundamental duty of the ED is to manage the finances of the organization. This entails many sub-tasks, the most important of which is to advise the Boards or its delegate(s) frequently on the financial condition of the organization, especially when budgeted income or expenses vary significantly; to be familiar with the finances of the organization; to hire competent staff support with financial expertise; and regularly to consult with those responsible for financial affairs, such as staff, outside consultants and the Boards or its delegate(s).

4. The ED will work to maintain the organization’s competitive posture within the state and national medical associations.

5. The ED directs the development of short and long-range objectives, policies, and budgets and operating plans for the organization and oversees their consistent interpretation, implementation, and achievement.

6. The ED provides key performance indicators to the organization leadership on tactics and objectives annually to accomplish strategic directions. The ED manages these successfully and within the financial resources of the organization.

7. The ED represents the organization to the American Osteopathic Association, other medical industry groups, membership, and the general public.

8. The ED works with volunteers and the organization’s leadership to implement the organization’s strategic plan.

9. The ED directs an active outreach program to members, colleges and universities, and to other professional organizations.

10. The ED maintains and develops effective communications and relations with the Boards, officers, and committee heads, other organizations (domestic and international), and with other associations and boards.

11. The ED promotes the professionalism and expertise of the OOA to relevant audiences.

12. The ED assists in identifying future issues affecting the OOA and creates plans for the proper role of the organization in those issues.

13. The ED builds name recognition for the organization in the public sector and increases the influence of the OOA in the creation of public policy. The ED increases recognition of the OOA by public policymakers. This includes engaging in advocacy on behalf of the profession.

14. The ED builds awareness and support for high standards of the OOA among members, news media, regulators, and policymakers.

15. The ED has responsibility of generating revenue and insuring financial viability and stability of the organization.

16. The ED has the responsibility of maintaining and increasing membership.

17. The ED has the responsibility of ensuring the roles and management of the Oklahoma Educational Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine (OEFOM) are fulfilled per the guidance of the OOA board.

18. The ED has the responsibility of performing/executing any additional tasks as directed by the OOA board.

Relationship to Staff

1. As the head paid professional staff person, the ED has complete control over staff, subject to oversight and general direction by the Boards. The ED establishes organizational hierarchy and delegates authority and responsibility to subordinate executives regarding policies, contractual commitments, expenditures, and other personnel issues, retaining ultimate responsibility to the Boards and the organization. In addition, the ED, in consultation with legal counsel and/or other expert professional advice, must review all contracts to which the organization is a party before recommending approval by the Boards and/or Executive Committee.

2. This means, in particular, that the ED will be responsible for hiring, terminating, disciplining, setting the compensation for, exercising general supervision and oversight of, and otherwise setting all the terms and conditions for the employment of other staff consistent within the budget and policies as adopted by the Board of Trustees. The ED will provide daily management to the staff in its work with members, committees, and task forces.

3. ED shall recommend to the Boards, for their approval, the engagement of outside paid professionals and/or consultants, such as attorneys, accountants, benefits plan administrators, and those engaged from time to time to provide specialized advice to the Boards.

Reporting Relations

1. The ED reports to the President of the organization. The ED, however, is subject, responsible, and accountable to the Board of Trustees as a whole.

2. The managers or directors of organization departments report to the ED. These may include Legal, Marketing, Public Relations, Conference Management, Human Resources, Information Technology and Finance.

Disclaimer: This position description is not a contract. The ED’s contract rights, including term of employment, grounds for termination, and all other terms and conditions, are as set forth in the contract of employment between the parties. In the event of any actual or apparent inconsistency between the terms of this position description and the contract of employment or the bylaws, the contract or bylaws, as the case may be, shall govern. The organization reserves the right to modify this position description at its discretion, at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person