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Executive Director

DRI

Executive Director

Denver, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Classification​: Exempt, Full-Time, Not remote - must be physically present to interview and to work for DRI.Salary Range: $4,538.46-$5,307.69 bi-weekly payrollBased on qualifications and experienceReports to: Executive DirectorSupervisory Responsibility: 3-10 direct reports

    Benefits: start 60-90 days after start date include Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation pay, Sick pay, personal days, closed on Federal Holidays plus 403(b) eligible day 1.

    Job Summary:

    Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for overall management, planning, and leadership of Denver Research Institute (DRI) and protection of the organization’s financial assets while ensuring compliance with board directives, policies and procedures and applicable grantor, federal and state requirements.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    The Executive Director is responsible for overall operations, asset protection and marketing/public relations, fundraising for DRI, a 501(c)(3) non-profit private research and education corporation providing a flexible funding mechanism for the facilitation of research and education. The Executive Director also:

    § Responsible for the fiscal integrity and oversight of Denver Research Institute, to include submission to the Board a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.

    § Responsible for fiscal management that operates within the annual approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position

    § Works with the Board of Directors in recommending new directions, programs and activities that would be beneficial to DRI and the VA Medical Center Researchers. With the Board, creates and implements the strategic plan. Works with the Board to recommend and implement appropriate new activities for the organization.

    § Oversees success of human resource management for the employees including but not limited to hiring and termination, developing position descriptions, setting compensation, and working with DRI employee VA supervisors. Applying board-approved employee policies and benefits in accordance with federal and state requirements. Supervises DRI administrative staff, builds and enhances the quality of teamwork within the organization. Employee and Employer benefits and vendors relations.

    § Oversees grants and contracts management, providing support as needed to the Grants and Contracts Manager, the investigator, and the VA Medical Center. Coordinates with legal advisors to finalize agreement terms. Monitors progress of agreements and maintains agreement documentation to ensure fulfillment of agreement terms including receipts and expenditures of funds.

    § Works closely with investigators and their staff members to ensure they are provided with appropriate support systems and responsive, quality service in the areas of grant preparation, project accounting, human resources, purchasing and other related administrative functions.

    § Analyzes and evaluates vendor services, particularly for insurance and employee benefits. Management of DRI funds to determine which programs and providers best meet the needs of DRI and makes recommendations to the Board as appropriate. Negotiates services, terms and premiums then executes contracts with benefit plan providers, supply and service vendors, auditors and consultants.

    Requirements/Qualifications:

    Core Competencies:

    To perform effectively in this position, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies. These core competencies represent effective administration of DRI and its programs fulfilling DRI’s mission.

    Management: Maintains effective systems of internal controls to account for all receipts and expenditures of funds. Manages corporate funds to maximize the earnings under the federal and other regulations. Develops options available to the board for using corporate resources to support research, awareness and education in the community and the VA.

    Leadership: Demonstrates good judgement, level headedness, persuasive ability to lead a staff, board, and to build a team that strives for excellence. Previous supervisory experience is required. Building and supporting a strong board is essential to the success of DRI.

    Job Knowledge: Understands the technical aspects of managing a nonprofit organization. Provides advice to investigators and staff directly and/or solicits guidance from experts. Understands the duties and responsibilities of the position and keeps job knowledge up-to-date. Clearly understands the research and education mission of the organization and continuously works to promote DRI and achieve its goals. Prior experience in academic environment helpful.

    Initiative in fulfilling the goals of the organization: From interactions with study sponsors, VA management, staff, and the nonprofit sector, the Executive Director recognizes and brings to the attention of the Board Chair issues that affect the organization and implements plans to reach organizational goals as determined by the Board. Displays initiative in developing action plans to resolve problems as they occur, in consultation with the chairperson and other members of the board.

    Communication: Communicates effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of formats. Examples include: written communications that clearly outline the situation and action items, verbal presentations and briefings to the community and external stakeholders, the Board of Directors, VA Medical Center and other parties that are appropriate.

    Dependability: Seeks increased responsibility while remaining conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable with respect to achieving DRI’s goals, the needs of the investigators, the VA Medical Center and staff. This includes being available and responsive to issues and concerns as they arise.

    Education:

    · A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.

    Preferred:

    · A Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field.

    · At least five years’ experience in business, non-profit, or governmental work environments

    · Knowledge of research and governmental grants and contracts

    · Fundraising within the government and private sector, and

    · Marketing and public relations background.

    · Knowledge of BlackBaud and Microsoft 365.

    Work Environment:

    This job operates in a business-casual office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

    Physical Demands:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.

    Reasonable accommodations in the work environment may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Travel:

    The executive director must be able to travel to attend conferences, training and other events as required to acquire and maintain proficiency in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.

    Benefits:

    For all Full-Time Positions

    · 403(b) – employee match up to 5% eligibility from your first day

    Benefits for you and your family after 60 days of employment:

    · Dental insurance

    · Vision insurance

    · Employee assistance program

    · Flexible schedule

    · Flexible spending account

    · Dependent Care account

    · Health insurance

    · Health savings account

    · Buy-up life insurance

    · Paid time off: Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, Federal Holidays

    For all Full-Time and Part-Time Positions

    DRI paid benefits after 30 days:

    · AD&D

    · Short Term Disability

    · Long Term Disability

    · Basic Life Insurance

    FOR ALL DRI POSITIONS

    Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

    Candidate must be able to be federally badged via a WOC (without compensation) Letter as administered by the VA and to include any background tests or screenings as require by the VA.

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.