Decatur Economic Development - Executive Director Job Decatur area,Illinois USA,Management

Position Title:

Executive Director

Position

Reports To:

DEDC Board of Directors

Position Purpose

Responsible for establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the organization. Interprets and implements policies established by the Board of Directors. Provides leadership, direction, and guidance of organizational activities. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of all operations. Develops and maintains organizational structure and effective personnel. Coordinates major activities through subordinates and appraises assigned personnel. Represents the organization to regulatory agencies, trade associations, community and civic organizations, and other business institutions.

Essential

Functions and Basic Duties

Assumes responsibility for the development and implementation of effective strategic plans.

Executes all Board-approved policies.
Directs and oversees short-run and long-run strategic planning. Sets overall objectives for all areas of the organization.
Develops and implements operational plans, policies, and goals that further strategic objectives.
Continually monitors the general economic environment and anticipated trends. Updates policies and procedures so they are commensurate with economic conditions.
Oversees the development of appropriate marketing strategies.

Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective financial policies.

Maintains full awareness of the complete financial, statistical, and accounting records of the organization.
Ensures that all assets of the organization are adequately protected.
Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial accounting and reporting.
Develops, recommends, and implements such internal accounting and financial controls and programs as are necessary to preserve organization assets. Ensures that accounts and records are maintained in accordance with established policies.

Assumes responsibility for the effective administration of organization functions and support activities.

Evaluates corporate-wide operations and ensures their effectiveness. Conducts and oversees research studies for the Board of Directors regarding economic development practices, marketing techniques, and effectiveness of personnel programs.
Oversees all daily operations, facilities, security, and marketing programs. Institutes audits in organization departments as necessary.
Evaluates specific results of programs. Takes necessary corrective actions and reports findings to Board of Directors.
Oversees and assists all internal groups.
Signs all checks, bills of exchange, and other negotiable instruments involving payments or liabilities of the organization.
Signs, jointly with the President of the Board, Vice President of the Board, or other authorized Board Officers promissory notes, transfer of sales of property, bonds, discharges of mortgages, etc.
Ensures that the structure of the organization is organizationally sound and that departmental units are developed and maintained in an efficient manner.
Prepares annual budget for Board approval.
Ensures the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of data processing systems.
Ensures compliance with all laws and regulations. Ensures that all legal obligations are completed including payment of taxes, maintenance of appropriate insurance, and filing of required governmental reports.
Coordinates major activities of subordinates.

Assumes responsibility for effective human resource management throughout the organization.

Provides leadership to organization personnel through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication.
Makes recommendations for hiring, promotions, transfers, and discharges of managerial staff to the Board of Directors. Maintains a competent and effective managerial staff.
Ensures that appropriate salary and wage structures are maintained and controlled.
Delegates authority and responsibility to staff. Ensures that staff are continually trained and developed.
Coordinates and directs employees. Ensures that job descriptions are current.
Ensures that personnel are well trained, effective, and well-coordinated. Develops and oversees development of training programs as needed.
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