Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc.
Executive Director – Position Description
The Executive Director is responsible for leadership and management of the
Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc. (VNCOC), which has four branches:
the Asian Health Center, the child care center, the senior center, and the cultural center.
The Executive Director (ED) reports to, works in close partnership with, and is evaluated
by the Board of Directors. The ED is the chief administrator charged with the overall
management of the agency, which shall include administration of multiple programs,
fund-raising and resource development, personnel management, organizational and
program development, public relations and marketing.
General Agency Management/ Administrative Functions
• Oversee all programs, services, activities and facilities; ensure that all program
objectives are met.
• Recruit, train, evaluate and terminate staff in accord with agency policies and
federal and state law.
• Facilitate annual/strategic planning process with appropriate staff and board
committees; submit to board for approval.
• Evaluate the organization, its structure and services and make recommendations
to the board.
• Prepare agency budget annually with appropriate staff and board committees;
recommend to board for approval. Assure the proper management of VNCOC’s
financial records in accordance with the agency budget, specific contracts with
funders and laws affecting nonprofit entities.
• Assure the agency's compliance with necessary accreditation and certification
standards.
• Be alert to potential issues and opportunities that may affect the agency and
ensure that proactive positions are taken. Serve as the principle representative
for VNCOC when necessary.
Personnel Management
• Maintain responsibility for implementing the personnel policies of VNCOC as
approved by the board of directors.
• Develop effective strategies for operating an organization with a strong
commitment to volunteers.
• Assume final responsibility for the recruitment, training, supervision and retention
of volunteers and staff.
Organization and Program Development
• Develop and maintain an effective management and supervisory structure for
services and staff/volunteers.
• Supervise and maintain final responsibility for the development of annual goals
and objectives.
• Provide leadership in developing and maintaining services that meet the mission
of the organization.
• Oversee the design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of services.
Board Support and Leadership
• Bring all appropriate issues and policy decisions to the board in a timely manner
so that they are addressed and resolved.
• Assist the Board Chairman and nominating committee to integrate new members
and provide for ongoing leadership development.
• Support operations and administration of board by advising and informing board
members and interfacing between board and staff.
Resource / Fund Development
• Provide leadership and maintain responsibility for securing and managing
necessary funds for the operation of the agency.
• Apply, in a timely fashion, for all funds budgeted from outside sources; maintain
responsibility for grants and proposals to solicit funds.
• Research potential sources of funding for new and existing programs, bring to
board for appropriate planning process.
• Develop methods for monitoring and assuring accountability to donors.
Public Relations and Marketing
• Ensure that the agency has a visible and effective public image by regular use of
the media, speaking engagements, and presence at appropriate public functions.
• Assure that the organization and its mission, programs, products, and services
are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a PR/marketing plan for the purposes of fund
development, heightening community awareness and recruitment of volunteers.
• Establish and maintain a VNCOC presence with key individuals in local
government, other non-profit agencies and the business sector to further the
agency's public image and reputation.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Social
Work, Urban Studies, Youth Work or other related field preferred
but Bachelor’s plus experience in management, non-profits, youth
work, or education is acceptable.
Previous experience in Health Care or Senior Care settings is
desirable.
Previous community service work experience in non-profit, social
service, or educational settings.
Proven organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to work as both an independent leader and a team member.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Demonstrated proficiency in Computer skills (MSWord, MSExcel,
and Powerpoint).
Coaching, Mentoring, Training skills.
Fundraising skills, including grant reporting and fund development
Bilingual skill (Vietnamese/ English) and working knowledge of the
Vietnamese culture is a plus.
Compensation $65,000 - $90,000/year depending on experience
Application Process & Deadline
Send resume and letter of interest postmarked by
Friday, July 25, 2008 to:
Dr. Vy Trac Do
Chairman of the Board, VNCOC, Inc.
1618 W. First Street
Santa Ana, California 92703
