President

Rainbows United • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The President serves as Rainbows’ leader, goodwill ambassador, and public face and voice, and is responsible for administering all Agency operations. The role requires a passion for Rainbows’ mission and provides leadership and fiscal oversight across the Agency, including government-regulation compliance. The President sets the Agency’s cultural tone, supports staff, represents Rainbows publicly, and builds strong community relationships.

The President supervises and develops Agency leadership staff, works with the Board of Directors, and serves as liaison officer to the Rainbows United Charitable Foundation Board of Directors. The role advances the Agency’s mission, guiding principles, and standards of behavior; provides vision for developing and implementing the strategic plan; oversees identification of funding sources; and affiliates with relevant networks and organizations to advocate on the Agency’s behalf.

This position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment. The work is self-paced while requiring the ability to think and act quickly in a fast-paced, demanding environment. The role may require frequent extended workdays and occasional travel between RUI sites, community agencies, and locations throughout the state. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and carrying items, and occasional driving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five or more years of progressive management experience required.
• Executive leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of special education, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and early intervention.
• Knowledge of multiple funding sources and how to link them appropriately.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Leadership skills, including setting priorities, delegating, and directing people and systems.
• Business acumen, including analysis, organization, and problem-solving to support sound decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders and develop successful relationships.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and staff professional development.
• Self-starter able to work independently, with excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s-level or higher advanced degree preferred.
• A degree focus in education, business, or social services preferred.
• Progressive management experience in a nonprofit setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and fiscal oversight of all Agency operations, including compliance with government regulations.
• Set the Agency’s cultural tone and support staff working to help children reach their maximum potential.
• Represent Rainbows publicly as its spokesperson and build strong community relationships.
• Supervise and develop Agency leadership staff.
• Interact effectively with the Board of Directors and serve as liaison officer to the Rainbows United Charitable Foundation Board of Directors.
• Promote the Agency’s mission, guiding principles, and standards of behavior.
• Provide vision for developing the Agency’s strategic plan and implement the plan upon completion.
• Oversee identification of Agency funding sources, including donations, sponsors, grants, government funding, Medicaid, and insurance reimbursement.
• Affiliate with appropriate networks and organizations and advocate on behalf of the Agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive