President

The President/CEO is the face of Anawim Housing, responsible for the overall leadership and strategic planning. Selected by the Board of Directors the President has the responsibility to carry out the mission and is responsible for the overall management and operation of all aspects of the organization. The President focuses on long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies routinely exercising discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties. The President is accountable for the overall programmatic and fiscal integrity of the organization.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• An innovative, visionary leader who has the personality, self-awareness, commitment to diversity, and ability to communicate with people from various social and economic backgrounds in a clear, concise and confident manner across a broad range of audiences.
• A passionate and dedicated advocate for people in need of affordable housing or who are experiencing homelessness.
• An effective leader with the breadth of capabilities to lead both internal operational work and external relationships and business development
• A strategic leader with the discipline and persistence to support a strong, energized team environment based on trust and invites diverse viewpoints.
• A leader who manages with business intelligence, is data driven and balanced with practical and reality-based experience.
• Deep commitment to shared leadership and to a collaborative and transparent approach in the management of the organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocacy and Community Inclusion– a passion for the mission, supporting people with disabilities and complex needs.
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  Commitment to Diversity – reflected across the organization and the community we are privileged to support.
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  Financial and Business Acumen – understand and develop a broad array of business functions, interrelations to drive efficiency, growth and revenues, budgetary and management of a multi-million dollar budget for a nonprofit.
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  Achievement Orientation – constantly raises the bar and presses the organization towards a higher level of achievement
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  Efficiency Orientation – gets the most out of limited resources while achieving quality results.
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  Operational Management – continually focuses on business operations in order to maximize ongoing performance
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  Flexibility – responds to changes and others’ ideas comfortably
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  Mature Confidence – approaches others assertively, responsibly and supportively
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  Integrity – Demonstrates honesty and strong values through consistent action
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  Motivation & Engagement– A motivational leader who energizes individuals, encouraging innovative strategies for approaching work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Board Management & Development:

• Oversee the recruitment, development and support a strong and engaged Board of Directors to execute all Board policies and decisions.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board providing, in a timely and accurate manner all information necessary for the Board fiduciary and oversight responsibilities.
• Drive fundraising efforts in concert with the Board and corporate team.
• Work with the Board and its committees and serve as a liaison between the Board and staff, and guide Board development.

Leadership, Administration & Management:

• Vision and lead for the organization’s strategic planning efforts and budgetary prioritization.
• Lead the corporate development team in the planning, implementation, and management including finance and administration, HR, IT, marketing and communications, quality and outcomes management, business development and strategic initiatives, and all programs.
• Development of new business budgets and efficacy of expansion opportunities.
• Promote collaborative impact and governance, and drive the success of a diverse, vibrant culture.

Program & Property Management:

• Overall responsibility for ensuring the corporate development team’s management of all programs and properties, inclusive of appropriate staffing, regulatory compliance, and within budget.
• Ensure provision of quality services for people and families supported through the organization.
• Promote, support and utilize person-centered principles and practices in every phase of the organization’s operation.

Contract/Regulatory Compliance:

• Overall responsibility for ensuring the corporate development team’s management of all programs and properties, inclusive of appropriate staffing, regulatory compliance, and within budget.
• Ensure provision of quality services for people and families supported through the organization.
• Promote, support and utilize person-centered principles and practices in every phase of the organization’s operation.

Public Policy & Advocacy:

• Broad understanding of social, economic, and environmental factors that influence housing. Emphasis on a deep understanding of supportive housing and the role of population health in improving health outcomes.
• Work to strengthen partnerships and foster new ones.
• Using the Strategic Plan as a guide, lead efforts to provide strategic vision to identify business opportunities to leverage and strengthen the Anawim’s impact.
• Inform staff and Board of Directors on federal, state, and local policy direction. Inspire and support internal and external efforts to link policy to “on the ground” practice.

Other:

• Assures fair and consistent treatment of all Anawim Housing employees and that all employees comply with Anawim Housing policies and procedures.
• Assures all work performed is done in accordance with OSHA safety standards and those established by Anawim Housing.