Executive Director Opportunity

McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center has begun a search for the Center's Executive Director position.

The mission of the Center is dedicated to ending child abuse through intervention andeducation.This Executive Director opportunity allows the selected candidate to lead a dynamic organization that has a direct impact on the lives of the child in our Central New York community. Please click here to review description that details the positions focus along with the skill set and educational/experience that the ideal candidate will have.

Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume by December 20, 2012 to: 

Executive Director Search Committee

PMB #158

4736 Onondaga Blvd

Syracuse, NY 13219

or email your credential to:

McMahonRyanSearch@gmail.com

JOB DESCRIPTION Reports To: Board of Director, Chair Assignment Focus: The Executive Director is responsible for managing all hands-on operational aspects of the McMahon/Ryan CAC, whose mission is dedicated to ending child abuse through intervention and education. Role: Through a respectful, constructive and energetic style, guided by the objectives of McMahon/Ryan CAC, the ED provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the McMahon/Ryan CAC has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. Primary Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day leadership and management to a service organization that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the McMahon/Ryan CAC. Bottom Line: Build a comprehensive, state-of-the-art, industry-recognized Child Advocacy Center. • Develop and implement ongoing protocols, systems, and processes to be compliant with standards of National Children’s Alliance accreditation and NYS Office of Children and Family Services Tier 1 status. • Working the strategic plan and with Board committees, responsible for directing McMahon/Ryan CAC to achieve and surpass its business goals and objectives, coordinate the development of an annual budget. Monitor budget activities and report any variances back to the Board. • Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the McMahon/Ryan CAC.   • Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid and continual growth objectives of our organization. •Responsible for convening the Onondaga County Child Abuse Response Team. • Motivate and lead a high-performance team; attract, recruit and retain members of the executive team; provide mentoring as a cornerstone to the career development program. • Act as lead "client-care officer" through direct contact with clients and partner agencies. • Assist, as required, in raising capital to enable the McMahon/Ryan CAC to meet identified goals and objectives. • Represent the Agency with clients, donors, and stakeholders. •Represent McMahon/Ryan CAC in the community by establishing ongoing open relationship with community partners, local media, and all associated local, state and federal agencies for the purposes of furthering McMahon/Ryan CAC role in child advocacy. •The Executive Director will oversee daily programs offered at the Center. Ideal Requirements

• The ability to interpret, prepare and present written material with a high degree of accuracy as necessary to ensure compliance with grants, programs, and other initiatives of the CAC.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Should have experience in fund development and regular annual fundraising and help to guide, foster and coordinate regular fundraising events.
• Grant experience to help with the oversight, reporting, approval,   acquiring of and seeking out additional new grant opportunities.
• Knowledge of the ten accreditation standards for a CAC.

 Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred, from an accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Educational Department in public or business administration, organizational management, law enforcement or with a minimum of five to ten years in a related field that aligns with the mission of McMahon/Ryan CAC.