NCSS Executive Director

Summary Operating Title: NCSS Executive Director Long Classification Title: Executive Director, National Center for START Services Campus Location: Durham Department: UNH CHHS Institute on Disability Summary of Position The National Center for START Services (NCSS) is an initiative that works to strengthen efficiencies and service outcomes for individuals with IDD and mental health needs in the community. Established at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability/UCED in 2009, it provides technical support, clinical expertise, and training and consultation services. The Center manages an annual budget of over $6M with research grants, contracts, and services reaching more than 20 states, and employs over 35 full and part-time faculty and staff. The Executive Director (ED), under the general supervision of the IOD Director, will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for NCSS faculty/staff, research grants, contracts and services, expansion, and execution of its mission. The ED will develop a deep knowledge of the MH/IDD field, core needs and programs, and business operations. Minimum Qualifications Acceptable minimum level of education: Master's Acceptable minimum years of experience: 7-10 years Other Minimum Qualifications A Master’s degree in a related field. Eight or more years of senior nonprofit management experience and/or related background experience. Demonstrated cultural fit with NCSS faculty/staff, IOD, UNH/USNH, key stakeholders. Demonstrated transparent and high integrity leadership. Demonstrated high level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, stakeholders, and Advisory Board. Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to the overall community. Demonstrated ability to supervise and collaborate with internal and external faculty and staff. A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results. Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies, and volunteers. Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation. Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting. Creative problem-solving skills in a positive and collaborative manner. Strong written and verbal communications skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills. Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people. Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed. Additional Preferred Qualifications PhD preferred. Experience in an academic environment preferred. Salary Information Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63385 Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00 Grade 33 EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. Institution Information The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here . Posting Details Posting Date: 10/21/2024 Open Until Filled: Yes Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Job Category: Salaried Staff (Exempt) Appointment Type: Grant Funded Drivers License and Physical Requirements: None applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr