Executive Director for the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support
- Employer
- Saint Joseph's University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 25, 2018
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- Position Type
- Executive, Executive Directors, Other Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
KINNEY CENTER FOR
AUTISM
EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
Saint Joseph’s University invites nominations and applications
for the position of Executive Director for the Kinney Center for
Autism Education and Support.
Established in October 2009, the Kinney Center primarily focuses on
inspiring and preparing students to assume leadership positions in
the field of autism using an applied behavior analytic model. In
addition, the Center serves as a resource to families of children
and adults who are newly diagnosed, school-aged or transitioning
into adulthood. The Kinney Center has a strong regional presence
and currently provides services to nearly 800 families. It has more
than 100 undergraduate and graduate students administering its
programs.
The Center is seeking an individual with at least five to ten years
of experience in a supervisory capacity, a proven track record of
leading a complex program, success in generating revenue sources,
experience in working with donors and volunteers, a demonstrated
track record for managing complex budgets, a strong business
acumen, an entrepreneurial spirit and the capacity to build
strategic relationships (internal and external) to the
organization. An understanding and appreciation of the field of
autism is a must.
The Executive Director is charged with fulfilling the four pillars
of the Center: living the mission; fostering excellence in
academics and service; creating a sustainable model ensuring
Kinney’s future impact; and maximizing the local, regional, and
national impact of the Center. Reporting to the Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs, the Executive Director will work in
conjunction with a newly hired and distinguished Academic Director,
spearhead the continued development and program growth of the
Center, directly manage a team of 7 staff and indirectly supervise
more than 100 Kinney SCHOLARS.
The Executive Director will have oversight of programs that are
designed to positively impact the lives of individuals with autism
through social skills classes, a recreation-based summer camp, a
sports program, a college-age program, as well as a sibling group.
This individual will have responsibility for ensuring that the
Center offers evidence-based programs that reflect the best
available practices and focuses primarily on training students to
work with children and adults with autism. Additionally, the
Executive Director will focus on enhancing fundraising efforts,
driving financial sustainability, managing a complex budget, and
maximizing strategic partnerships and community relations.
Founded in 1851 in the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence,
Saint Joseph’s University is a top-ranked Catholic University that
provides a rigorous, student-centered education. With a total
enrollment of 8,500 undergraduate and graduate students, SJU offers
a wide-array of academic programs designed so that each graduate
enters the world with a competitive resume and global perspective.
This is achieved through intense academic study led by
thought-leading faculty scholars, a comprehensive campus experience
and robust study abroad, service-learning internship and co-op
programs. Upon graduation, nearly 100 percent of students are
employed, pursuing advanced degrees or volunteering in prestigious
service programs. A member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, SJU
offers 20 Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports. SJU
alumni – over 60,000 strong - provide a powerful network that spans
the globe.
For best consideration, please send nominations and application
materials to:
Shelly Weiss Storbeck, Managing
Partner
Tammarah Townes, Managing
Associate
Mark Halligan,
Associate
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates,
LP
SJUKinneyCenter18@storbecksearch.com
For more information, please visit the
Kinney Center’s homepage located here:
https://kinneyautism.sju.edu/s/1378/kinney/start-hybrid.aspx?gid=56&pgid=61
Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, age of 40 or over, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military leave, veteran status, or any other status protected by law, in matters pertaining to employment.
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