Summary

Under general direction, serves as the chief executive officer of the Navajo County Family Advocacy Center (Family Advocacy Center or FAC) and is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, strategic direction, fiscal management, fundraising and resource development, grant administration, personnel management, accreditation, and delivery of multidisciplinary services consistent with the mission and policies of the Family Advocacy Center.

The Executive Director plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates all Family Advocacy Center operations; supervises staff, contractors, and volunteers; develops and manages budgets; secures and administers public and private funding; leads fundraising and donor development initiatives; coordinates multidisciplinary partnerships; promotes community awareness; and works collaboratively with the FAC Board of Directors, Navajo County Attorney's Office, law enforcement, child welfare agencies, tribal governments, healthcare providers, donors, sponsors, and community stakeholders to ensure the long-term sustainability and effective delivery of services.

Essential Job Functions

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Serves as the chief executive officer of the Family Advocacy Center, providing leadership for all operations, programs, personnel, and strategic initiatives.
Develops and implements strategic plans, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and performance measures.
Advises the Board of Directors, implements Board-approved policies, and represents the Family Advocacy Center in public meetings, community partnerships, and professional organizations.
Ensures organizational activities align with the Family Advocacy Center's mission, vision, strategic goals, and applicable legal and ethical standards.

PERSONNEL AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Supervises employees, contractors, interns, volunteers, and service providers, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, discipline, and professional development.
Oversees all Family Advocacy Center programs and services, ensuring trauma-informed, victim-centered service delivery.
Coordinates multidisciplinary team activities with law enforcement, prosecutors, child welfare agencies, medical and behavioral health providers, schools, tribal governments, and community partners.
Evaluates program effectiveness, monitors service delivery and client outcomes, and implements continuous quality improvement initiatives.

FUNDRAISING, FISCAL, AND GRANT MANAGEMENT

Develops and implements fundraising and resource development strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Family Advocacy Center.
Cultivates relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, civic organizations, businesses, and community partners; coordinates fundraising campaigns, charitable events, donor stewardship, sponsorships, and donor recognition activities.
Identifies, prepares, administers, and monitors federal, state, local, and private grants; ensures compliance with grant requirements, budgets, reporting, audits, and performance measures.
Develops and administers annual operating budgets; oversees revenues, expenditures, contracts, purchasing, financial reporting, audits, and fiscal accountability while maintaining appropriate internal controls.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS, ACCREDITATION, AND ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Serves as the primary spokesperson and representative of the Family Advocacy Center while building collaborative partnerships with government agencies, tribal governments, healthcare providers, schools, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
Leads National Children's Alliance accreditation efforts and ensures compliance with accreditation standards and applicable federal, state, county, grant, and organizational requirements.
Coordinates community outreach, education, prevention, and public awareness initiatives throughout Navajo County and neighboring tribal communities.
Collects, analyzes, and reports operational, financial, fundraising, grant, and service delivery data; prepares Board, grant, annual, and organizational reports to support accountability and strategic decision-making.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

Organizational leadership, nonprofit administration, budgeting, fiscal management, fundraising, grant administration, personnel management, Child Advocacy Center operations, multidisciplinary team coordination, trauma-informed services, National Children's Alliance standards, community relations, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Strategic planning, organizational leadership, staff supervision, budgeting, grant writing and administration, fundraising, donor development, public speaking, report preparation, policy development, partnership building, and Microsoft Office and related business software.
Lead a multidisciplinary organization; manage multiple priorities; exercise sound judgment; communicate effectively orally and in writing; maintain confidentiality; and establish effective working relationships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, community partners, donors, and the public.

Desirable Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Communications, or a related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible management or administrative experience.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Employee Benefits

Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40

Hours Per Week That Includes

(Regular Part Time employees working 30 – 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits)

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I understand this position may be hired as an underfill appointment at a reduced salary if I do not meet all minimum qualifications.

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I understand the duties listed in the position description are not all-inclusive and additional job-related duties may be assigned.

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I understand this position may require evening, weekend, holiday, and after-hours work.

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I understand this position requires regular exposure to traumatic and graphic information involving child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and other violent crimes.

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