President of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina

Title: President, Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina
Area: South Carolina
Reports to: Board of Directors
Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Purpose of Position:

We are seeking a visionary leader who demonstrates the ability to pursue, nurture, and maintain strong relationships leading the organization into its next stage of growth, innovation, and impact. The individual best suited to lead JAGSC will excel at creating strategy, passionately advocating for the mission, and relentlessly pursuing operational excellence, financial performance, fundraising, and governance. A strategic trailblazer, the President will lead a vibrant organization and activate a team of talented staff, volunteers, corporate, community, and educational partners to make a significant impact on students and change the trajectory of their lives. The President will oversee all activities including strategic planning and execution, board relations, including governance, and organizational leadership. The role will also include resource development, community relations, administrative management, and program implementation.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Vision and Leadership

· Together with the Board of Directors, develop and maintain a compelling vision that articulates JAGSC’s shared purpose and provides a clear direction to inspire and motivate all stakeholders.
· Ensure achievement of the objectives set forth in the vision, working to allocate financial, people, and other resources efficiently and effectively to do so.
· Cultivate alignment with education and community partners to implement current and long-term planning that strategically positions the organization for growth.
· Provide thoughtful leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission and vision.

Community Relations and Fundraising:
· Serve as the primary spokesperson for JAGSC to advance the mission within the education, corporate, and general community and serve as an advocate and storyteller with a passion to motivate, inspire, and influence others.
· Position the Brand and represent JAGSC with the public, businesses, government agencies, education partners, and community groups to drive strategy and success.
· Design and activate high impact activities that uniquely position JAGSC locally, and in the education and corporate marketplace.
· Lead and engage staff, volunteers, and Board members to plan and secure diverse philanthropic, public, and other revenue sources and cultivate relationships with new and existing donors, funders, and partners.

Board Governance:
· Work with the Board of Directors to develop, maintain, and monitor policies that ensure proper governance oversight of JAGSC.
· In partnership with the Board, identify, evaluate, and mitigate a broad range of organizational executive responsibilities such as legal, financial, regulatory, compliance, brand, and other accountabilities.
· Ensure that JAGSC operates in compliance with its Licensing and Operating Agreement with JA USA and works actively in collaboration with JA USA for the mutual benefit of both entities.
· Assist and support the Board Development Chair and that Committee with Board member recruitment.

Operations and Financial Management:
· Ensure operational excellence to achieve JA USA and JAGSC program strategy, and ensure financial, human resource, development, marketing, digital, and business systems are well-established and resourced with planning, implementation, and accountability.
· Maintain rigorous systems and procedures to ensure financial stability necessary to support strategic objectives and to sustain and expand operations and programs.

People Management:
· Recruit, develop, and motivate staff to be successful in achieving organizational objectives, goals, and results while fostering a climate of inclusiveness, initiative, and accountability.
· Lead by example and build an innovative team environment to leverage the skills, knowledge, and unique talents of team members to execute with intention and excellence.
· Take charge and promote equal opportunity among all employees, Board members, volunteers, as well as the students and communities we support.

For more information about the qualifications and application process, please visit: https://greatersc.ja.org/career-opportunity/president-junior-achievement-of-greater-south-carolina