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Executive Director

Metropolitan Family Services • Wheaton, IL, USA
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Location : Wheaton, IL

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is searching for an Executive Director to lead their commitment to empowering individuals and families in DuPage County to reach their full potential. As a member of the Executive Team and under your strategic leadership, you will collaboratively work with and build relationships with staff within MFS as well as external stakeholders to include providers, funders, the business community and government agencies. In bringing your leadership experience to MFS, you will have an impact on elevating the successes of the MFS team and continue Metropolitan Family Service's commitment as a leader in the human / social service space. Are you ready to lead with purpose and create lasting change that transforms families and communities? If so, then we would like to hear from you!

About Metropolitan Family Services

Metropolitan Family Services is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston / Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment. MFS empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Our mission is to provide and mobilize the services needed to strengthen families and communities. To learn more about MFS, please visit us at .

Position Summary :

The Executive Director is responsible for all management and leadership functions aimed at increasing the impact of MFS. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities to include :

  • Serving as both the internal and external face of MFS; the Executive Director develops and maintains relationships to strengthen MFS's overall capacity and effectiveness.
  • Planning, budgeting, and the development and delivery of high-quality, innovative services.
  • Oversee board development and management, revenue generation, and the stewardship of both public and private funders.
  • Personnel management and the promotion of an accountable and high performing team

Requirements

  • Master's degree. (Social work, Early Childhood Education, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Business Administration or related field.)
  • 8+ years in human services or other related fields. (Previous senior corporate leadership experience along with volunteer or board experience will be considered.)
  • 5+ years of success in increasing levels of management and supervisory roles.
  • Required travel within DuPage County and the surrounding Chicagoland areas.
  • Demonstrated experience as a leader / manager in a multimillion-dollar organization, preferred.

    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Prior experience managing programs, as well as involvement in fundraising, finance and external relations.
  • Experience with services to individuals and families in the areas of behavioral health, early childhood education, domestic violence is a strong plus, volunteer boards, fund development, and community development work.
  • Executive Director will bring a participatory management style, encouraging input from staff while also having the ability to make sound decisions and hold staff accountable.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication and team-building skills.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with people across disciplines, both within and outside the agency.

    • Compensation and Benefits :

  • The salary range for the Executive Director is $130,000 - $150,000 / year. Compensation will be based on experience and skill level.
  • Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here !

    • Some benefit highlights include :

  • Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
  • PTO and other leaves to include Parental Leave
  • Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts,
  • pro-rated to your benefits start date.
  • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
  • Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
  • And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

    • For Consideration :

    If you believe your leadership can spark change, build powerful relationships and partnerships, and elevate a mission beyond expectations-we invite you to lead with us. For consideration, please submit a cover letter along with your resume and submit by clicking the apply button.

    Metropolitan Family Services is an equal opportunity employer.

    Key words : Executive Leader, Director of Mission Advancement, Head of Organizational Strategy, Chief Visionary Officer, Community Executive, Director of Community Engagement, Lead Change Officer, Healthcare Administrator, Assistant Executive Director, Interim Executive Director, Hospital Director

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