National Lead, CEO Engagement

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States YMCA OF THE USA Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The National Lead, CEO Engagement– YNAN/MM is responsible for leading a team that Provides support, engagement, and communication with local CEO’s and their assigned Affiliate networks. As a representative of the national office, this position provides Strategic direction that ensures alignment and partnership across the Service Delivery Continuum. Alignment with YUSA vision, philosophy and positioning are imperative to the success in this role.

The National Lead, CEO Engagement - YNAN/MM also leads the team in executing the Operational Excellence portfolio which advances our organizational priorities. This strategic support will be aligned with Practice Leadership and the CEO Engagement – YNAN/MM team will provide functional leadership in one or more of the following Practice areas: Governance, Organizational Assessments/Financial Sustainability, Business Analytics or Capital Planning/Real Estate.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; related post-graduate work or an advanced degree is preferred.
  • Organizational Leader certification is preferred.
  • Requires minimum of 7-10 years of executive level leadership experience in the YMCA or another federated, not-for-profit, mission-based organization with extensive executive experience in the education and training of others. CEO or
  • C-Suite experience in the YNAN/MM affiliate network is required.
  • Demonstrated experience cultivating partnerships within complex organizational structures.
  • Demonstrated excellent project management, organizational, analytical planning, and critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated experience operating within a complex environment that requires continual improvement and maintaining a discipline of adherence to best practices.
  • Demonstrated advanced coaching, communication and facilitating abilities with ability to operate comfortably in an asynchronous environment, primarily through electronic communications.
  • Knowledge and understanding of shared services, partnerships and creating the most impact as we strengthen YMCAs for the future.
  • Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills are required.
  • Demonstrated superior ability to build relationships and influence others by interacting with a broad range of stakeholders with different interests and needs is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work proactively in an ambiguous, dynamic, entrepreneurial department is required.
  • Commitment to Y-USA mission and strategy.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Values. Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and a commitment to the Y’s mission, in all matters at all times.
  • Inclusion. Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
  • Relationships. Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y's work.
  • Influence. Employs influence strategies that engage, inspire, and build commitment to the cause and overall Y goals.
  • Communication. Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.
  • Developing Others. Recognizes and acts on the need to continually develop others’ capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.
  • Decision Making. Integrates logic, intuition, and sound judgment to analyze information to identify the greatest opportunities, make sound decisions, and solve problems.
  • Change Capacity. Leads self and others through change by navigating ambiguity appropriately and adapting well to new situations, obstacles, and opportunities.
  • Emotional Maturity. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
  • Quality Results. Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences.
  • Innovation. Participates in the generation, experimentation, and implementation of new approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s mission and work.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Primary lead for designated YNAN/MM affiliate network and supervision of the team.
  • Drive to deliver strategic support and solutions to assigned portfolio of Ys related to real time opportunities. Bring resources, credibility, and timely engagement to improve trust and strengthen relationships between CEOs and YUSA.
  • Provide specialized consulting services that will systematically identify and focus on financial assessments, operational assessments, executive transitions, collaborations, shared services, management agreements, mergers, strategy, and planning.
  • Function as primary point of contact for one or more assigned practice areas of responsibility: Governance, Organizational Assessments/Financial Sustainability, Business Analytics or Capital Planning/Real Estate.
  • Collaborate with affiliate networks to ensure coordination and strategic alignment around collective goals that advance network priorities and outcomes.
  • Implement processes to enhance and increase communication across the Y network, focused on CEO and C-Suite leaders – Cohorts, Peer Communities, Alliances, Learning Centers, etc.
  • Partner across Y-USA to identify and support CEO’s needs related to Executive Learning Series opportunities for Affiliate and Affinity networks.
  • Serve as a convener around specialized topics, emerging trends, and shared concerns.
  • Lead with curiosity and bring customized and timely solutions.
  • Cultivate CEO relationships through problem solving, trust building, and value-added engagements.
  • Establish effective partnerships and working relationships across Affiliate Networks, Alliances, and Y-USA departments to achieve overall objectives and strategic goals.
  • Advocate for both Y-USA and the Affiliate Networks.
  • Travel expected up to 40% of the time.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS/STRATEGIC IMPACT

This position is responsible for efficient and effective coordination and delivery of resources to local YMCAs and intentional engagement and leadership with assigned Affiliate Networks and CEOs. High quality execution in this role will increase credibility and trust in YUSA, improve relationships across our network partners and strengthen the operational position and sustainability of local Ys. A collaborative approach with our CEO leaders will provide us with an opportunity to meet immediate needs while also bringing resources to support futuristic and strategic thinking.


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