Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is responsible for the leadership, direction and overall management of the organization and its staff. The CEO reports directly to and works closely with the President, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors. The CEO is accountable for directing the organization’s growth and employing best practices to secure the financial resources and human capital required to achieve its goals. In concert with the President, officers, board members, and other members, the CEO serves as NCJFCJ’s representative to its key external partners and supporters, including other organizations involved in juvenile and family justice and children’s issues, funding bodies and foundations, government agencies, legislative bodies, and the media.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to practice and apply the following principles:

• Grasp broad overview of the NCJFCJ and develop working knowledge of its programs and services
• Follow organizational and departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and systems
• Perform quality work, with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally and respectfully with all staff, members of the organization, public and private officials, faculty, partners, suppliers, local communities, and the general public
• Work collaboratively and effectively with all members of the organization, whether as a team player, team leader, or individual contributor
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with managers, staff, and other organizations
• Meet professional and work obligations through efficient work habits by meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating resources in an effective and timely manner
• Be self-motivated and highly responsive to individuals, staff, members, and the organization
• Demonstrate independent decision-making, problem-solving, creative thinking, and analytical skills
• Approach work with a positive attitude, sense of humor, and energy
• Willingness to continuously learn and be flexible
• Use discretion in managing sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information
• Be responsible stewards of the organization’s resources

The following generally describes the minimum education, experience, and essential functions required to enter the job and to perform the responsibilities and duties of this position.

Education
and Work

Experience

This position will share our commitment to NCJFCJ’s vision and mission and bring a variety of experiences and attributes to the NCJFCJ, including the following:

• Master’s degree in law, social work, public policy, or related field; Juris Doctor strongly preferred
• Significant experience and knowledge in organizational management in the field of juvenile and family law, court systems, and related activities
• Record of high-level non-profit management and experience
• Strong experience managing financial complexities of multiple projects and budgets of numerous programs
• Successful experience in fundraising in both the private and public sectors
• Passion or preference for working in a non-profit or grant-funded environment

Essential

Functions

Required

Essential functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as chief executive officer with responsibility for overall management and operation of the organization in a fiscally prudent manner
• Provide leadership, motivation, encouragement, feedback and support to all staff
• Develop and maintain a staff of diverse and highly qualified individuals in the areas of juvenile and family law so that NCJFCJ remains a leading provider of education, research, policy development, technical assistance, and support for juvenile and family law courts
• Develop and maintain a relationship of trust and confidence with the Board of Directors and Executive Committee in order to work collaboratively to further NCJFCJ’s mission
• In concert with the President and other members, serve as representative and spokesperson for NCJFCJ with the media, corporations, foundations, other associations, and professional groups, and with local, state, and national political entities
• Lead NCJFCJ’s funding efforts to maintain and enhance its support from all levels of government including the U.S. Congress and the executive branch of the U.S. government, the state of Nevada, and the state of Pennsylvania
• Lead NCJFCJ’s efforts to identify, cultivate, and maintain funding from corporations, foundations, and philanthropists and individuals, with particular attention to increasing unrestricted revenue
• Maintain and develop effective collaborative relationships with other judicial and court-related organizations and organizations involved in child welfare and juvenile justice in order to pursue joint ventures that enhance the credibility and financial status of NCJFCJ and help further its mission
• Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization

Supervisory

Responsibilities and Requirements

Supervision of professional and support staff assigned to department or program requires effective leadership, team building, and staff motivation skills and includes:

• Hire new staff utilizing organization’s talent acquisition guidelines (TAG)
• Recruits, develops and retains a diverse, high quality workforce.
• Orient and train new staff
• Assign, delegate, and oversee work duties
• Evaluate performance through continuous feedback and utilizing performance management system
• Review and approve time records and leave requests in compliance with NCJFCJ timekeeping policies and practices
• Help staff address and resolve concerns or complaints
• Provide development activities to staff through mentoring, motivation, coaching, and counseling
• Establish and maintain effective team through team building activities
• Address performance problems through corrective action and disciplinary process
• Familiarity with all NCJFCJ policies
• Basic knowledge or familiarity with federal and state employment law and regulations

Physical

Demands

• Extended periods of sitting
• Extended use of desktop/laptop computer and peripheral equipment
• Read and analyze fine print for extended periods
• Occasional stooping, standing, carrying
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. (with assistance)

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work

Environment

• Fast-paced, high-pressure, professional office environment
• Evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime work required
• Extensive travel, locally and nationally, required