President

Rainbows United, Inc. • Wichita, KS

23h • Onsite

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. The President provides leadership and fiscal oversight, establishes the Agency’s cultural tone, represents Rainbows in the community, supervises and develops leadership staff, and works with the Board of Directors and Rainbows United Charitable Foundation Board of Directors. The President provides strategic vision, advances the Agency’s Mission and principles, and oversees identification of funding sources.

This position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment. The work pace is self-paced and requires the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding environment. The role may require frequent extended workdays and some travel between RUI sites, community agencies, and throughout the state. Typical physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing stairs, grasping, reaching, fine manipulation, and driving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five or more years of progressive management experience required, preferably in a nonprofit setting, including executive leadership experience.
• Ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and direct people and systems.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and problem solve to support sound decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders and develop successful relationships.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of special education, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and early intervention.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and staff professional development.
• Knowledge of multiple funding sources and how to link them appropriately.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Self-starter able to work independently with excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s-level or higher advanced degree preferred.
• Focus in education, business, or social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and fiscal oversight for all aspects of the Agency, including compliance with government regulations.
• Set the Agency’s cultural tone and support staff in helping 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 the Agency, facilitate development of the 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