Serves as principal administrative officer of KHSA. Responsible to the Board of Directors in effectively administering a well-planned and coordinated effort in accordance with the administrative requirements reflected in stated goals, by-laws and policies of KHSA. Administers the initiatives conducted by KHSA within the limits of Board policies, budgetary and legal requirements.ADMINISTRATIVE/FISCAL MANAGEMENT:- Administers and coordinates KHSA initiatives.- Ensures the development, implementation and monitoring of a strategic plan which sets priorities and annual goals for KHSA. - Ensures proper fiscal controls are in place and followed.- Prepares progress reports, annual budget, and various other reports as may be required.- Explores and reports options that could involve new or alternative funding sources.- Plans and coordinates Board and Affiliate Program Member meetings in collaboration with others.RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BOARD- Works closely with the Board in the review, development, and application of sound organization policies.- Participates in special studies, grant requests, projects or such other activities as may be considered beneficial.- Supports Board committees in carrying out their work plans.RELATIONSHIP WITH STAFF AND CONTRACTORS- Responsible for hiring, supervising, directing, evaluating staff and contractors.MEMBER RELATIONS- Maintains positive relationships with member programs.- Identifies program needs and develops responsive strategies. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY- Serves as the official spokesperson for KHSA.- Leads efforts to increase public awareness of KHSA and issues involving Kansas children.- Supervises the preparation and distribution of materials regarding needs and issues, so that members, partners, policymakers, pubic and the media are well-informed.- Promotes and maintains effective working relationships.

Fiscal Management Tasks: Perform all tasks related to fiscal management including receivables, payables, grant reporting, budgeting, board reports, grant funding preparation, internal audit functions, prepare for external audit, perform all required reporting by funders, the state and federal government.Grant ManagementTasks: Monitor grants, collaborate with contractors to prepare and submit grant reports, assist in grant writing, communicate with funders, establish benchmarks for completion of grant goals and objectives, assist in developing evaluation efforts for projects. Member Services/Professional DevelopmentTasks: Plan and facilitate committee meetings, perform logistics for meetings, plan annual conference with support of committee, design and implement member surveys, develop website content, maintain website and Facebook pages, collaborates with partner agencies to provide professional development events, represents KHSA in professional development initiatives. Office Management Tasks: Coordinates office communication, maintains office and program supply inventory, places and tracks orders, assembles reports and grant applications, conducts basic internet research, performs basic office organization tasks.