EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ADA)

Oklahoma Blood Institute•Ada, OK

About The Position

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WHILE SAVING LIVES Our Blood Institute is seeking a "community spirited" professional to LEAD its ADA team in fulfilling the mission 1) to recruit blood donors, drive sponsors, and volunteers and 2) to store and deliver blood units for local hospitals. This public-facing, "visible" position not only requires an outgoing, bright, and energetic personality to foster relationships, but also demands detailed attention to planning, communication, regulations, finances and personnel. Significant successes in project management and organizational expansion/entrepreneurship are desirable. Connectivity with regional leaders and access to key social networks would also be positives. The successful candidate will present and maintain a credible, positive image of Our Blood Institute in the local community. He or she will act as a liaison between the Our Blood Institute and the community, organizations and residents. Applicants should be goal-driven self-starters who have strong interpersonal, organizational and analytic skills. They should be able to motivate and inspire diverse constituencies including donors, sponsors, staff, and volunteers. They must also possess integrity and strength of character. A bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of senior level operations and/or large project management experience is preferred. Community relations, marketing, sales, fundraising or blood banking experience is a plus. Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communications skills and proven abilities in managing multiple, complex projects and processes. Our Blood Institute provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, Flex Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and holiday pay. $500 bonus after 6 months and $1,000 bonus after 1 year!

Requirements

outgoing, bright, and energetic personality to foster relationships
detailed attention to planning, communication, regulations, finances and personnel
goal-driven self-starters
strong interpersonal, organizational and analytic skills
integrity and strength of character
excellent written and verbal communications skills
proven abilities in managing multiple, complex projects and processes
bachelor's degree
at least 3 years of senior level operations and/or large project management experience

Nice To Haves

Significant successes in project management and organizational expansion/entrepreneurship are desirable
Connectivity with regional leaders and access to key social networks would also be positives.
Community relations, marketing, sales, fundraising or blood banking experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

recruit blood donors, drive sponsors, and volunteers
store and deliver blood units for local hospitals
present and maintain a credible, positive image of Our Blood Institute in the local community
act as a liaison between the Our Blood Institute and the community, organizations and residents
motivate and inspire diverse constituencies including donors, sponsors, staff, and volunteers