JOB: VNCOC Executive Director opening (Orange County, CA)

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