Job Description

The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson s Wellness has partnered with Mondo Unlimited to find their next Chief Executive Officer . The Center will open in Farmington Hills Michigan in mid2025 and is the first of its kind. The Center will offer daily programs and activities free of charge to people living with Parkinson s disease their families and caregivers. The Center will serve as a beacon of hope help and inspiration to those battling the disease and will build a community of support and compassion while also researching and developing better movementbased programs. Over 60000 class hours will be offered each year.

The Center is being opened funded and supported by the Kirk Gibson Foundation.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Board of Directors the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for leading all aspects of the organization including the daily operations staff programs strategic planning and financial management. This dynamic leader holds responsibility for ensuring the Center s mission vision and values are upheld and will develop deep knowledge of the field and the programs provided by the Center. The role will also drive the Research and Program Development strategies. We seek a leader who is passionate about the mission of the organization selfless in their commitment to providing the very best experience to those who walk through the door and able to connect with members and families. They should possess a positive leadership style that creates a culture that values teamwork and excellence in member experience.

Essential Functions

Leadership and Management

• Ensure programmatic excellence rigorous program evaluation and a continuous improvement approach to program development
  
• Responsible for the financial health of the organization including fundraising performance expense management compliance and budgeting
  
• Oversee the operations of the organization ensuring member care is always the priority
  
• Responsible for creating and maintaining appropriate culture throughout Center
  
• Design and complete the strategic planning process for the organization
  
• Liaise with the Center Board of Directors effectively
  

Fundraising

• Continuous growth of fundraising activities to support the sustainability of the organization
  
• Actively participate in fundraising activities and develop close relationships with major donors
  

Communication

• Represent the organization in its interactions with the local community media and the broader Parkinson s community and be visible present and active
  
• Lead the organization s approach to the National Plan to End Parkinson s Act
  
• Build collaborative relationships with other service and program providers who provide direct and ancillary services to people with Parkinson s
  
• Communicate the Center s mission to board members staff team members and community leaders
  

Hire and Manage Staff

• Hire and manage seniorlevel executives and other staff
  
• Ensure a positive working environment
  
• Supervise lead and inspire the leadership team
  
• Ensure a strong human resources framework is in place known and used in the leadership of the staff and volunteers of the organization
  

Financial Performance and Compliance

• Lead the annual budget and planning process
  
• Oversee the business facilities and financial affairs including accounting budgeting and internal controls
  
• Ensure the organization complies with all relevant healthcare financial code compliance and staffing laws and regulations
  

Requirements

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to the Foundation s culture of teamwork compassion collaboration and perseverance
  
• Proven leadership coaching and relationship management experience
  
• Positive and strong communication skills across all stakeholders
  
• Demonstrated ability in data driven programming excellence
  
• Strong organizational management and development skills
  
• Driven by and focused on the Center s mission
  
• Strategic innovative thinker who identifies gaps in own knowledge and proactively leverages the resources at their disposal to fill those gaps
  
• Energetic compassionate collaborative selfless honest and proactive. A cando teamfocused leader
  
• Takes responsibility for all aspects of the Center Desired Qualifications
  
• Advanced degree with at least 10 years senior management experience
  
• Success working with a Board of Directors
  
• Experience and qualifications in Parkinson s specific or programbased care
  
• Demonstrated fundraising experience
  

Stakeholders

• Members
  
• Chairman & the Board of Directors
  
• Medical Advisory Board
  
• Audit Committee
  
• Investment Committee
  

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range of $155K $165K
  
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
  
• Paid time off
  

Knowledge,Skills & Abilities Commitment to the Foundation s culture of teamwork, compassion, collaboration, and perseverance Proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience Positive and strong communication skills across all stakeholders Demonstrated ability in data driven programming excellence Strong organizational management and development skills Driven by and focused on the Center s mission Strategic, innovative thinker who identifies gaps in own knowledge and proactively leverages the resources at their disposal to fill those gaps Energetic, compassionate, collaborative, selfless, honest, and proactive. A can-do, team-focused leader Takes responsibility for all aspects of the Center Desired Qualifications Advanced degree with at least 10 years senior management experience Success working with a Board of Directors Experience and qualifications in Parkinson s specific or program-based care Demonstrated fundraising experience Stakeholders Members Chairman & the Board of Directors Medical Advisory Board Audit Committee Investment Committee

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