Executive Director

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD): Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana’s employment future. If managed properly, Indiana’s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country’s economic growth. Role Overview: The Indiana Commission of Service & Volunteerism (Serve Indiana) is housed within the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Serve Indiana mobilizes people and resources to deliver creative solutions to community problems. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all agency division functions; leadership of a team to carry out Serve Indiana's strategic objectives set by the Governor-appointed Commission, AmeriCorps programs, and the agency; as well as all grants, reports, and the division's budget. Serve Indiana is part of the Business and Community Engagement team and the Executive Director plays a leadership role in cross-functional work within the team. Having a background in national service is an important asset when leading Serve Indiana because it provides a firsthand understanding of the power of service to strengthen communities, develop leaders, and create meaningful pathways for individuals to contribute to something larger than themselves. National service experience also provides a unique perspective on the role state service commissions play as connectors, conveners, and champions for service. Commissions sit at the intersection of state government, federal partners, nonprofit organizations, schools, communities, and individual volunteers and national service members. Having worked within the national service ecosystem allows a leader to understand these perspectives, build authentic relationships, and translate opportunities into meaningful action across the state of Indiana.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of agency and/or organizational program(s) and business practices.
Extensive knowledge of State programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation.
Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes.
Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders.
Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.
Make logical, well-informed, and objective decisions. Ability to perceive the impact and implications of decisions.
Ability to identify problems. Determine accuracy and relevance of information. Implement sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
Ability to assign work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively provide feedback, guidance or corrective action to coach and develop employee skillsets.
A degree is not required.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Having a background in national service is an important asset when leading Serve Indiana because it provides a firsthand understanding of the power of service to strengthen communities, develop leaders, and create meaningful pathways for individuals to contribute to something larger than themselves.
National service experience also provides a unique perspective on the role state service commissions play as connectors, conveners, and champions for service.
Commissions sit at the intersection of state government, federal partners, nonprofit organizations, schools, communities, and individual volunteers and national service members.
Having worked within the national service ecosystem allows a leader to understand these perspectives, build authentic relationships, and translate opportunities into meaningful action across the state of Indiana.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement.
Assist the Director with developing and coordinating plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision and expectations of agency or program.
Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.
Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and authorizing assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
Assist with monitoring agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.
Communicate with news and other media and respond to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner.
Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Set expectation, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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