CCE of Saratoga County Executive Director – Ballston Spa, NY

About this role

• Master's degree with a minimum of six (6) years of related professional experience, including four (4) years in a leadership role; PhD may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, sound judgment, change management, business acumen, problem-solving, and people management skills.
• Experience within CCE, public (governmental), or nonprofit leadership.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fund development, grants, and revenue enhancement.
• Meet travel requirements of the position, including travel within the county, region, and state as needed; maintain an approved driver's license that meets insurance eligibility standards.
• Proven experience with risk management in a business environment.
• Successful track record in building and maintaining partnerships with boards, government officials, community leaders, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Technology Skills - Ability to learn and effectively use software including the internet, program related software, virtual meetings, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Work Environment - In addition to the Working Conditions; the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position works in a typical office environment.
• Experience within Cornell Cooperative Extension, public (governmental), or nonprofit leadership.
• Knowledge or understanding of one or more Cornell Cooperative Extension key priority areas including: agriculture and food systems; community and economic vitality; environment & natural resources sustainable energy and climate change; nutrition, food safety and security and obesity prevention; 4-H youth development and strengthening families.
• CCE Mission: Deep understanding and application of Land Grant and CCE mission/history.
• CCE Resources: Familiarity with and effective utilization of system initiatives and resources.
• Local Context: Effective management of community needs, resources, and stakeholder perceptions.
• Strategic Planning: Lead collaborative strategic planning and implementation with Board and staff to meet ongoing challenges.
• Change Leadership & Goal Attainment: Lead change; achieve strategic goals.
• Board Governance & Partnership: Cultivates a positive, collaborative relationship with the Board and actively supports the Board's effective governance and leadership responsibilities.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Identify policy and operational needs. Work in concert with Board for review and approval, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and system regulations.
• Budgeting: Develop and utilize budgets to support priorities.
• Accounting & Financial Oversight: Ensure compliance with financial policies, practices and internal controls. Communicate financial reports and information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitoring & Grant Management: Manage financial requirements of all funders.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with audits and internal reviews.
• Facilities Management: Provide oversight and appropriate utilization of rented and/or owned facilities that supports the Associations mission and program work plans.
• Asset Management: Ensure proper stewardship of physical assets including managing necessary upkeep, repairs and replacement as needed. Maintain physical assets that promote a safe programming and workplace environment.
• Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness: Implement comprehensive risk policies; ensures insurance and legal compliance. Takes primary responsibility for Association Emergency Response Plan.
• Records Management: Ensures adequate records and systems are maintained that support daily functions of the Association and comply with state, federal, and other applicable laws and contractual requirements.
• Workforce Planning and Recruitment: Recruits, hires, and onboards qualified staff; proactively ensures the Association has the workforce to meet business objectives. Ensures compliance with classification standards.
• Policy & Legal Compliance: Implement and manage human resources policies established by the Board of Directors, by Cornell Cooperative Extension, or by state or federal law.
• Staff Performance & Supervision: Lead staff development and supervision. Ensure annual performance evaluation process is conducted. Supervise direct reports. Provide direct feedback on performance through formal and informal channels.
• Continuous Learning: Develop and uphold a culture of continuous learning. Develop professional development initiatives to ensure staff have the knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively carry out their jobs.
• Volunteer Involvement Policies & Procedures: Ensures compliance with policies and practices that reflect organizational values, meet CCE Administration and risk management guidelines (VIPP), and strengthen volunteer engagement.
• Volunteer Relationships & Community Building: Champions a culture that attracts and retains volunteers through authentic relationship-building. Supports staff who lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance feedback, and when necessary, transition processes for volunteers whose conduct or contributions are not aligned with organizational values - ensuring all actions are handled with fairness, transparency, and respect.
• Volunteer Experience & Support: Guides and supports staff in ensuring volunteers have the resources, guidance, and encouragement they need to make meaningful contributions.
• Ensures compliance with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell University, and applicable legal, regulatory, and funder requirements for information technology, cybersecurity, data stewardship, records management, and protection of University and Association information assets, including participation in required governance, policies, procedures, compliance, continuity, training, and risk management activities.
• Collaborates with Cornell Cooperative Extension Administration, CALS and Cornell IT partners, SBN IT staff, and local Association staff to lead and support secure, sustainable, and modern technology systems and improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, organizational effectiveness, and stewardship of Association and University resources.
• In cooperation with Board President, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Saratoga County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave
• Paid Holidays
• New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP)
• NYSHIP Dental Insurance
• NYS Retirement (NYSERS)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Personal Accidental Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Auto and Homeowner's Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• New York's 529 College Savings Program

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