Description

WRC is looking for an individual who feels passionately about providing services to individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking; is interested in eliminating domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking in our communities and has been a part of a leadership team and is excited to continue their leadership journey.  

General Description:  The Assistant Executive Director (AED) advances the mission of the Women's Resource Center by providing day-to-day leadership, ensuring high-quality trauma-informed services, and safeguarding contractual and grant compliance. The AED supervises direct-service program Coordinators and staff, builds organizational capacity, and services as Active Executive Director in the Executive Director's (ED) absence.

Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Alongside the ED, assume responsibility for the oversight and overall programmatic performance of the leadership team
• Fills in for the ED when unavailable due to annual leave and extended sick leave
• Provides feedback to project/task teams, as needed, to improve service delivery with attention to best practices
• Meets with ED regularly to discuss emerging issues and develop solutions
• Participates in leadership team meetings

 Financials

• One of three signers on designated bank accounts
• Responsible for validating bank deposits
• Responsible for oversight of donor data-base
• Responsible for assisting with program budgets

Agency Administration

• Manages the day-to-day operation of the WRC
• Assures compliance with Standards and Criteria; State and Federal Grants; and Agency Policy and Procedures
• Oversees program evaluation
• Assures that WRC is in compliance with the requirements of all WRC contracts and external funding sources, including the maintenance of all records
• Responsible for monitoring leave time for salaried employees
• Maintains compliance with all certification/accreditation standards and prepares for all certification visits
• Supports the ED as needed in their quality assurance activities such as review reports, project staffing, deliverables management, internal knowledge management, and staff communications.

Personnel Management

• Assists ED with administration of of WRC's personnel policies to include at a minimum annual review and updates
• Provide direct supervision of administrative staff and other staff as identified. Provide project oversight to other staff
• Evaluates and identifies gaps in services, additional staffing needed and capacity building
• Recruits, selects, and makes salary recommendations and, if necessary, terminates WRC employees
• Conducts regularly scheduled supervision and staff meetings. 
• Identifies, in consultation with the Senior Program Manager, Coordinator of Rape Crisis Services, Coordinator of Forensic Nursing, and makes recommendations for agency-wide professional development
• Arranges for necessary professional consultation for all WRC employees

Community Relations

• Promotes an understanding of WRC and its purpose and services throughout the community and state
• Develops and maintains contacts with other agencies, community organizations, and the media
• Represents WRC at appropriate community and statewide meetings

Planning, Programming, and Evaluation

• Manages the establishment, operation and evaluation of all WRC programs and services
• Assists ED in the development of short and long-range programmatic strategic plans

General Duties

• Represents WRC when required 
• Follows all safety and health procedures required by law
• Follows all Policies and Procedures of the WRC
• Provides direct services as needed
• Performs other duties as required

The Women’s Resource Center does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, gender identification, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, degree of disability, political affiliation, or status as a veteran, in all aspects of employment and management. 

If interested in the position send a cover letter and resume.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, prefer Master's Degree
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in personnel management, administration, human services (or related field, fundraising and financial management
• Three to five years supervisory experience with staffing, record keeping, and performance management
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, including public speaking
• Ability to work independently
• PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
• Experience with non-profit or human service organization
• Knowledge and experience relevant to intimate partner violence and sexual assault services, and prevention/intervention
• Experience developing donor and volunteer programs