Advocacy Center Executive Director Retirement and Job Search Announcement

Our long time Executive Director, Joanne Farbman, will be retiring later this year. She joined the agency in 1985 as the Volunteer Coordinator and became Executive Director in 1987. The Board of Directors is now beginning the search for her replacement (see job announcement below) and a celebration for Joanne will be held closer to her ending date.

Employment Opportunity: Executive Director

Advocacy Center of Tompkins County

Deadline for Application:  February 1, 2013

Main Function: The mission of the Advocacy Center is to prevent and reduce domestic and sexual abuse through supportive services and education in our community. The Executive Director is responsible for giving direction and leadership toward the achievement of the mission, vision and financial objectives of the agency and the implementation of policies set by the Board of Directors.

Primary Responsibilities:  The Executive Director is responsible for:

• Securing stable agency funding through grant writing, fundraising and other development strategies. Preparation of annual budget, writing and administering of annual federal, state and local grants. Ensuring the effective implementation of the agency development function as set out in the strategic plan. Ensuring compliance with budget and funding mandates.
• Planning and developing agency programs and activities, ensuring that the agency has the capacity to provide the services outlined in the mission statement, maintaining a working knowledge of relevant laws and significant developments in the field, keeping the Board of Directors fully informed on the condition of the agency and all important factors influencing it.
• Supervising and supporting an effective management team, managing the human resources of the agency including recruitment, hiring, staffing and supervision, promoting an organizational culture that fosters passion for the mission, cooperation, open and frequent communication, teamwork and inclusion.
• Supporting the operations and administration of the Board of Directors, participating on Board committees, serving as liaison between the Board and the staff.
• Working to ensure widespread community knowledge of the Advocacy Center and its work and being a vocal spokesperson in the community for the Advocacy Center, attending community functions involving other agencies and funding sources, being the face of the agency in the local and extended community.

Qualifications: A combination of education and work experience including but not exclusive of other experiences: a Bachelor’s Degree is required; Master’s Degree preferred; seven years of supervisory experience or evidence of strong management and supervisory skills and experience; seven years of senior level administrative experience; not for profit experience desired. Proven experience with obtaining funding from public and private sources; knowledge of or experience working with domestic and sexual violence issue desirable.

This is a Full Time, Exempt position. Applications are due February 1, 2013.   

Salary $63,000 - $68,000 depending on experience                                       

Submit cover letter and resume in word or PDF format to:   ddeluca@theadvocacycenter.org

All applications will be kept in the strictest confidence.

The Advocacy Center seeks a diverse applicant pool and is an AA/EO employer

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