Orthopedic Industry Retention Initiative (OIRI) Executive Director
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
About OrthoWorx: Formed in 2009 with initial funding from the Lilly Endowment for the Orthopedics Capital Foundation, the OrthoWorx (www.orthoworxindiana.com ) initiatives feature community-based strategic collaborations with the orthopedic industry and other stakeholders. OrthoWorx is focused on advancing the Orthopedic Capital of the World® for generations to come by fostering a welcoming and inclusive social environment focused on sustained economic opportunity. OrthoWorx is a non-profit and receives 501c3 funding through another affiliated organization, Orthopedics Capital Foundation (OCF). About Orthopedics Capital Foundation: For the benefit of the Kosciusko County region, we seek to support the long-term sustainability and growth of Warsaw’s orthopedic community through charitable, educations and scientific activities focused on: equipping talent, enriching community, and accelerating innovation. Position Summary: The OIRI Executive Director leads and has overall responsibility for overseeing the implementation and deployment of funding for the OIRI initiative. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: interacting with key stakeholders (internal and external) and investors, project management, and ensuring the completion of regular and required reporting to the state of Indiana for the OIRI funds. This role will collaborate with various local organizational leaders, city and county officials, education and industry partners, private and public company leaders, and other community stakeholders. The position is a 12-month 3-year grant-supported staff position. Essential Responsibilities: ● Serve as the primary point of contact for the OIRI project. ● Interact with local organizational leaders, city and county officials, elected state government officials and entities, education and industry partners, private and public company leaders, and other community stakeholders involved with the OIRI project. ● Manage contractual relationships and consultant/advisory groups for the OIRI project. ● Work closely with the OrthoWorx President/CEO, members of the Visioning Committee, and OrthoWorx Board members on the oversight and overall project management for the OIRI project. ● Support the OrthoWorx President/CEO and OrthoWorx Controller on the capital elements of the OIRI project to ensure completion of all material aspects of the OIRI projects June 2027. ● Work closely with the OrthoWorx Controller on reporting expenditures and project tracking for the OIRI project. ● Engage with stakeholders impacted by the OIRI projects and the communication group chosen to ensure effective local, regional, and state-wide communication on the OIRI project. ● Ensure effective communication with the state Budget Committee and designees thereof for the OIRI project, and timely complete periodic required grant and financial reporting. ● Other essential duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: ● Oversee the OIRI Project Manager and any related temporary/contract employees directly involved with the OIRI project. Performance Areas: A. Job Effectiveness (Competence)