Cornell University

Association Executive Director - Lockport, NY

New York State (Other) · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 42 days ago

AccountingBudgetingHRPerformance ManagementEmployment LawLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeFood Safety

About the role

Overall, the role requires a balance of leadership, relationship management, financial stewardship, and operational excellence to sustain and grow organizational impact.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Policy Development & Compliance: • Identify policy and operational needs. • Works in concert with Board for review and approval, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and system regulations.

Ensuring financial sustainability through budgeting, fundraising, grants, and county support
Manage relationships with donors, grantors, and contributors.
Develop and utilize budgets to support priorities.
Manage financial requirements of all funders.
Maintain physical assets that promote a safe programming and workplace environment.

Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Proven ability to navigate challenging and ambiguous situations in a constantly changing environment through strategic thinking, sound judgment, and change management.
Demonstrated experience in fiscal management, including developing and managing budgets, basic understanding of financial statements, and experience with finance policies, audits, and internal controls.
Knowledge and awareness of, and experience in, human resources practices, including recruitment, performance management, and experience with employment law and organizational policies compliance.
Experience in resource development, such as grants, contracts, fund development strategies, and/or public funding advocacy.
Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation.
Familiarity with and effective utilization of system initiatives and resources.
Ensure required reporting of accurate program outcomes and program participation in the Federal Reporting System.

Experience within Cornell Cooperative Extension, public (governmental), or nonprofit leadership.
Knowledge or understanding of one or more Cornell Cooperative Extension key priority areas including: agriculture and food systems
community and economic vitality
environment & natural resources sustainable energy and climate change
nutrition, food safety and security and obesity prevention
4-H youth development and strengthening families.
Demonstrated knowledge of fund development, grants, and revenue enhancement.
CCE Mission: Deep understanding and application of Land Grant and CCE mission/history.

Translates organizational priorities into clear program objectives, outcomes, and activities that address identified community needs utilizing the Extension logic model and annual plans of work.

Ensure staff leave time records are accurate and reconciled in a timely fashion.

This listing is sourced directly from Cornell University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.