Director, CEO Engagement & Strategic Partnerships

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 144,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Technology stipend

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area is seeking a Director CEO Engagement – Small/Midsize Y to lead strategic support and engagement with local CEOs and their affiliate networks, representing YUSA. This role ensures alignment with YUSA's vision and builds strong relationships through frequent in-person visits, travel up to 60%.

The Network Experience Team partners to deliver resources, experiences for YMCA leaders, and drives national positioning that strengthens the YMCA’s credibility and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required in a relevant field such as Business or related disciplines.
• 8-12 years of experience required.
• Expert functional skills, advanced industry knowledge and experience, advanced managerial skills.
• Manages multiple teams or functions.
• Strategic and operational decision-making authority.
• Highly complex tasks and managerial tasks.
• Minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drive to deliver strategic support and solutions to assigned portfolio of Ys related to real time opportunities. Bring resources, credibility, and timely engagement to improve trust and strengthen relationships between CEOs and YUSA
• Engage service delivery to provide specialized consulting services that will systematically identify and focus on financial assessments, operational assessments,executive transitions, collaborations, shared services, management agreements,mergers, strategy, and planning
• Collaborate with affiliate networks to ensure coordination and strategic alignmentaround collective goals that advance network priorities and outcomes
• Implement processes to enhance and increase communication across the Y network,focused on CEO and C-Suite leaders – Cohorts, Peer Communities, Alliances,Learning Centers, etc.
• Partner across Y-USA to identify and support CEO’s needs related to ExecutiveLearning Series opportunities for Affiliate and Affinity networks
• Serve as a convener around specialized topics, emerging trends, and shared concerns
• Lead with curiosity and bring customized and timely solutions
• Cultivate CEO relationships through problem solving, trust building, and value-addedengagements
• Establish effective partnerships and working relationships across Affiliate Networks, Alliances, and Y-USA departments to achieve overall objectives and strategic goals

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in Business or related disciplines

Job description

The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area is seeking a Director CEO Engagement – Small/Midsize Y to lead strategic support and engagement with local CEOs and their affiliate networks, representing YUSA. This role ensures alignment with YUSA's vision and builds strong relationships through frequent in-person visits, travel up to 60%.

The Network Experience Team partners to deliver resources, experiences for YMCA leaders, and drives national positioning that strengthens the YMCA’s credibility and