This Executive Director job description template can be posted to online job forums and career pages for the recruitment of candidates. You can modify the requirements and responsibilities given in this template according to the specific need of your company.
Main Responsibilities of Executive Director:
- Develop and implement strategies for promoting the mission and vision of the organization
- Create comprehensive business plans that help in the attainment of objectives and goals set by the upper management and the board of directors
- Guide and coach the subordinate Managers for building effective teams
Job brief
We are hiring a qualified Executive Director for overseeing all operations and activities of our company.
What does an Executive Director do?
An Executive Director acts as the face of an organization and oversees its all operations. An Executive Director also gives a strategic direction to the organization and implements a quality vision. The ultimate goal is managing and leading the company towards the achievement of its goals and mission.
In order to succeed in this role, you must have the ability to manage all operations of the organization with a holistic approach and must possess excellent communication skills. You must also have an influential personality with the ability to motivate your team and lead them through all operations.
So, if you like to work in a fast-paced environment and qualify our requirements, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing strategies for promoting the mission and vision of the organization
- Creating comprehensive business plans that help in the attainment of objectives and goals set by the upper management and the board of directors
- Guiding and coaching the subordinate Managers for building effective teams
- Devising and implementing remedial actions for addressing the identified issues and also conducting crisis management as needed
- Reviewing reports by subordinate Managers for acquiring the understanding of the financial as well as the non-financial standing of the organization
- Acting as the company’s public speaker or public relations representative for the purpose of strengthening its profile
- Forging and maintaining trust relations with partners, external authorities and shareholders
- Ensuring the daily activities as well as long-term plans are in compliance with the legal guidelines and established policies
- Directing and overseeing the fundraising and investments efforts
Requirements
- At least a Master’s degree in Business Administration or a relevant field
- Prior experience as an Executive Director
- Experience in designing as well as implementing effective plans and strategies
- Ability to use effective networking and fundraising techniques
- Sound knowledge of all corporate finance as well as performance measurement procedures
- Sound knowledge of managerial practices and governance principles
- An analytical mindset with the ability to think “out-of-the-box” for solving problems
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
- Strong verbal as well as written communication skills
- Exceptional leadership and organizational skills
