President & Chief Executive Officer

Position Description

President & Chief Executive Officer Search

Are you a visionary leader passionate about improving the lives of older adults and their caregivers The Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) is seeking a dynamic President & CEO to guide our organization into the future.

As CEO you will:

• Partner with the Board of Directors to set long-range strategy and goals.
• Oversee programs staff and fiscal operations.
• Lead fundraising donor engagement and grant development.
• Serve as a community advocate for older adults (60) and their caregivers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters preferred.
• 5 years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit or community-based organizations.
• Proven track record in fundraising financial management and contract negotiation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of aging services on the Virginia Peninsula offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Apply today by emailing your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to

Attached are the documents with the job description and leadership profile.

President & Chief Executive Officer

Reports to: Board of Directors

FLSA status: Exempt Executive POSITION SUMMARY

This Executive position is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the organization by

working with the Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team to establish and execute

long-range goals strategies plans and policies.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The President & CEO is a strategic partner reporting to the Board of Directors as they collaborate

with the senior Leadership Team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure

of systems processes and personnel designed to accommodate the growth objectives of the Agency.

The CEO provides strategic vision and leadership aligned with mission and values. This leadership

competency plays a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in decision making

and operations as PAA continues to enlarge its role as the acknowledged authority and advocate for

quality of life and aging issues for the Virginia Peninsula.

The CEO is the principal business officer of the organization identifying opportunities

developing revenue generating solutions and capacity and negotiating commercial contracts.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Sets and communicates a vision that inspires and motivates while also remaining flexible and

responsive to change in an evolving environment

Oversees the alignment of quality programming to address evolving needs deliver meaningful

impact and directly respond to the priorities and concerns of the communities it serves

Hires necessary personnel in keeping with policy standards issued by the Board of Directors to

properly organize the Agency into a workable system to serve Older Americans (60) and their

caregivers.

Serves as advocate for 60 population and their caregivers

Prioritizes collaboration and a people-first approach to build trust and empower staff

Provides leadership training and supervision for Leadership Team

Negotiates commercial contracts and contracts with appropriate agencies for services to the

older adults and their caregivers.

Maintains a system for record keeping evaluation planning and interpretation of

policy

Serves as representative of the Peninsula Agency on Aging

Provides proper fiscal oversight according to Board policy state funders and federal

guidelines

Files necessary reports as required

Builds and maintains networks of communication with local political jurisdictions individual

citizens (60) clubs organizations agencies and all interested persons to provide an

understanding of PAA and its functions

Maintains working relationships with statewide and national aging networks.

Maintains close working relationship with the Board of Directors

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will possess a bachelors degree in business administration human

services health care or related field. A Masters Degree is preferred. A minimum of 5 years

senior management or executive experience in an urban community-based service environment is

required.

In-depth knowledge of the geographical area and community resources availability.

Knowledge of funding resources including the Older Americans Act Medicare and Medicaid

Veterans Administration and other federal state and local government grants.

Thorough knowledge of fundraising techniques with a proven record of success in securing

individual and corporate donations and foundation and government grants.

Knowledge of quality and content of all financial data and reporting.

Demonstrated financial acumen including budgeting capital allocation and revenue

strategy.

Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize

negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external clients.

Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within a complex fast-moving environment while also

driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and

guiding investment in people and systems.

Ability to travel within service area Virginia and United States

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

None

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

Senior Leadership team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of

those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required

to stoop and stand; walk; sit; use hands for keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; balance; speak

and understand the English language. Normal hearing ability (may be with electronic assistance).

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision

peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather

conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

GENERAL SIGN-OFF

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals

with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by

the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related

instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance

with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform

this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty

proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

SIGNATURE

I have read and understand my job description.

Name Date

PAA CEO Leadership Profile

1. Position Overview

Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

Reports to: Board of Directors

Location: Peninsula Agency on Aging 739 Thimble Shoals Road Newport News VA 23606

This Executive position is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the organization by

working with the Board of Directors and the Executive Leadership Team to establish and execute

long-range goals strategies plans and policies.

Organization Summary:

Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization dedicated to

enhancing the well-being and livability of the community by empowering older adults to age

gracefully in the home of choice. Working closely with older adults & family caregivers PAA

delivers a range of programs and services designed to nurture and sustain their independence. It is

the federally recognized and state designated Area Agency on Aging for Virginia Planning and

Service Area 21 (PSA 21) that includes Newport News Hampton Williamsburg Poquoson James City

County and York County.

Mission:

To support the independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents primarily sixty years of age

and over by advocating arranging or providing vital human services.

Vision:

To be the acknowledged authority and advocate for quality of life and other aging issues for older

adults in the Peninsula Community.

Values:

We value all of our stakeholders and celebrate their uniqueness and diversity. We appreciate all

they bring to PAA as they help us become accountable to who we are in creating a culture of

acceptance and belonging. Our stakeholders include staff volunteers board

clients/customers/guests donors funders neighbors and others committed to the mission of PAA.

Established in 1974 PAA has 80 employees operating from two offices. Major programs include a full

range of care coordination benefits counselling wellness and legal services specialized

caregiver support programs and Veterans Directed care. The agency also offers meals on wheels and

dining clubs; non-emergency medical transportation and access to essential services and veterans

transportation. PAA has won eleven state and national awards in the past five years.

PAA participates in regional service delivery partnerships providing care to managed care members

veterans and other third party funded clients. PAA serves over 9000 older adults and their

caregivers with an annual budget of approximately $funded through federal state and local grants private contracts charitable grants and donations. PAA has also established its own charitable foundation. The PAA Foundation is currently recruiting a Foundation Director.

2. Core Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Leadership

The President & CEO is a strategic partner reporting to the Board of Directors as they collaborate

with the Executive Management Team to develop and implement plans for the operational

infrastructure of systems processes and personnel designed to accommodate the growth objectives of

the Agency.

The CEO provides strategic vision and leadership aligned with mission and values. This leadership

competency plays a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in decision making

and operations as PAA continues to enlarge its role as the acknowledged authority and advocate for

quality of life and aging issues for the Virginia Peninsula.

The CEO is the principal business officer of the organization identifying opportunities

developing revenue generating solutions and capacity and negotiating commercial contracts in a

health care environment.

Operations programs and services to ensure quality efficiency and impact

The CEO oversees the alignment of quality programming to address evolving needs deliver meaningful

impact and directly respond to the priorities and concerns of the communities it serves.

The PAA Leadership team operates within a strong culture of respect transparency accountability

engagement and a collaborative spirit that has made PAA a strong and steady organization.

The preferred CEO leadership style will be a blend of transformational adaptive and

collaborative/servant leadership. This combination allows the CEO to set and communicate a vision

that inspires and motivates while also remaining flexible and responsive to change in an evolving

environment. At the same time by prioritizing collaboration and a people-first approach the CEO

can continue to build trust empower staff and strengthen the partnership with the board.

Together these qualities foster innovation resilience and a culture of accountability and

engagement that supports both long-term growth and organizational well-being. (Leadership Team

Survey Response)

2. Aging Thought Leadership and Advocacy

The CEO works diligently to establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as

an effective developer of solutions to business community and economic challenges.

PAA is the established authority and advocate for older adults and their caregivers in PSA 21 and

is a sought-after participant in statewide and national aging policy development. The CEO is the

face of the organization a role which requires excellent personal and technical communication

skills. Excellent interpersonal written and presentation skills using a variety of technologies

are fundamental.

The CEO must also have exceptional relationship building talent with an ability to prioritize

negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external clients including older adults

caregivers elected officials clubs organizations institutions and agencies. This role requires

consistently high energy intentionality diplomacy and humility.

Travel to community regional statewide and national events is required.

PAA is recognized as one of Virginias leading AAAs for innovation and development of new models

of care. One such model SOS is codified in state law. The key to its success is its ethic of

innovation that is the basis of its relationships with funders partners and community

stakeholders. These relationships serve to increase its visibility and reinforce its impact.

The CEO is expected by the Board staff and community leaders to represent the organization

publicly with a high level of knowledge integrity and particular the CEO will need to

be open to learning and listening while building networks.

Community leaders expect the CEO to lead the discussion about aging in the community and grow the

services available to older adults and their caregivers particularly for those in greatest social

and economic -depth knowledge of the geographical area and community resources availability

is strongly desired as is an existing network of business political human service and social

contacts.

Ensure financial sustainability through sound fiscal management and resource development

The CEO must have knowledge of funding resources including the Older Americans Act Medicare and

Medicaid Veterans Administration and other federal state and local funding mechanisms. Based on

experience in financial management ideally in the nonprofit sector the CEO demonstrates financial

acumen including budgeting capital allocation and revenue strategy. The CEO is responsible for

quality and content of all financial data and reporting.

PAA is rapidly expanding its capacity to provide health care related social needs services

reimbursed through private contracts. A key skill for this position is the demonstrated ability to

negotiate commercial contracts.

PAA has a foundation. Increasing donations is a Board priority. Thorough knowledge of fundraising

techniques with a proven record of success in securing individual and corporate donations and

foundation and government grants is also required.

3. Key Leadership Competencies

The CEO must be Flexible and able to multi-task; be able to work within a complex fast- moving

environment while also driving toward clarity and solutions; have demonstrated resourcefulness in

setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.

The President and CEO will possess a bachelors degree in business administration human services

health care or related field. A Masters Degree is preferred. A minimum of 5 years senior

management or executive experience in an urban community-based service environment is required with

in-depth knowledge of the geographical area and community resources availability.

CEO Leadership Profile Check List

1. Position Overview

2. Core Responsibilities

o Provide strategic vision and leadership aligned with mission and values.

o Oversee operations programs and services to ensure quality efficiency and impact.

o Build and maintain relationships with funders partners and community stakeholders.

o Ensure financial sustainability through sound fiscal management and resource development.

o Lead and develop a high-performing senior leadership team and staff.

o Represent the organization publicly with integrity and impact.

o Work in partnership with the Board of Directors on governance and strategy.

3. Key Leadership Competencies

o Strategic Vision: Ability to see the big picture anticipate future trends and align

resources.

o Financial & Operational Acumen: Skilled in fiscal oversight risk management and complex

operations.

o Talent Development: Commitment to coaching mentoring and building a strong leadership pipeline.

o Collaboration & Influence: Builds partnerships inspires trust and navigates diverse

stakeholders.

o Innovation & Change Leadership: Ability to adapt embrace technology and lead transformation.

o Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrates cultural competence and commitment to diversity equity and

inclusion.

4. Personal Attributes & Values

o Integrity authenticity and transparency.

o Strong communicator and listener.

o Resilient adaptable and decisive.

o Mission-driven with a passion for aging services access to healthcare and advocacy.

o Values teamwork accountability and continuous learning.

5. Qualifications

o Education: Bachelors required Masters preferred or equivalent experience.

o Experience:

o 5 years of executive leadership experience in nonprofit/healthcare/human services/etc..

o Demonstrated success in organizational growth financial stewardship and partnership

development.

o Experience working with Boards and funders at the state regional or national level.

6. Performance Expectations (First 1218 Months)

o Performance expectations will be based on the strategic plan senior leadership team survey

responses and Board of Director priorities.

7. Key Relationships

o Board of Directors

o Senior Leadership Team

o Funders & Investors

o Government & Regulatory Agencies

o Partner Organizations & Community Leaders

o Local State and Federal Elected Officials