Board Director - Board on Children, Youth, and Families- Washington, DC

Board Director - Board on Children, Youth, and Families

Job ID: 7772605
Position Title: Board Director - Board on Children, Youth, and Families
Sector: Nonprofit
Company Name: The National Academies
Field of Interest: Public Policy Analysis
Job Function: Management/Administrative
Entry Level: No
Location(s): Dist. Columbia, 20001, United States

Posted: March 18, 2011
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Degree Desired: Doctorate
Level of Experience: Senior/Executive
Required Travel: 25-50%
Salary: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 (Yearly Salary)
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Job Description
The Institute of Medicine serves as adviser to the nation to improve health. Established in 1970 as the health arm of the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine is an independent, nonprofit organization that works outside of government to provide unbiased and authoritative advice to decision makers and the public.

The Board on Children, Youth, and Families (BCYF) brings a multidisciplinary and evidence-based perspective to bear on the development of policies and programs for children, youth, and families, drawing upon the collective knowledge and analytic tools of the behavioral, health and social sciences. The board also fosters the recognition that children, adolescents, and families constitute unique populations whose important differences are often not addressed in public policy and program development discussions or the organization and financing of health and human services. BCYF operates collaboratively as a unit that is part of both the National Research Council and the IOM.

The Board Director is responsible for the ongoing management of the Board on Children, Youth, and Families' operations and for the development, implementation, and evaluation of its research and other programs. Develops the overall budget, including staffing requirements and ensures that each study or activity meets its stated objectives and supports the mission of the organization. Maintains internal and external relations. Oversees the assembling of committees and provides guidance to those committees in the conduct of their work and may provide advice on the consensus committee process. Responds to requests for studies, negotiating scope of work and budget, and independently develops programs/projects and negotiates funding with sponsors. Seeks to communicate the findings and recommendations within reports. Works to expand the Board’s audiences and its sponsor base. Significantly impacts the advancement of science or policy through the successful conduct of national academies’ programs and activities.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. In consultation with the Board chair and members, develops and maintains a balanced, high quality portfolio of research projects and convening activities. Establishes a vision and working strategy for studies and activities conducted within the board.

2. Responsible for program/project development. Maintains current and develops new relationships with prospective sponsors and other external contacts.

3. Initiates proposals with potential sponsors; responds to requests for studies/projects, negotiating scope of work and budget, and independently develops high-impact programs/projects and negotiates funding with sponsors. Performs fundraising activities. Prepares proposals. Oversees management of contracts.

4. Plans, conducts, and directs work on projects, oversees the management of projects, assembles or oversees the assembling of board, committees, and/or study panels and provides oversight and guidance to the conduct of their work.

5. Supervises and provides leadership and mentors employees. Trains and develops employees to successfully perform current responsibilities and encourages development of staff for future roles. Forms effective teams and cultivates a work environment that fosters teamwork. Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies. Initiates personnel actions, including performance and compensation reviews and disciplinary actions.

6. Maintains communication and productive working relationships with program volunteers. Sets agenda and oversees meeting arrangements. Oversees quality assurance efforts.

7. Oversees financial management of the unit. Participates in business planning, conducts status meetings, coordinates logistical issues, and implements planning, scheduling, and procedural changes.

8. Oversees the report process during writing, report review, and release.

9. Oversees outreach efforts, including dissemination. Participates in speaking engagements, handles press calls, participates in outside committees, and represents board at internal and external meetings.
Job Requirements
PhD in a related field or equivalent knowledge with 10 years of related professional experience, five of which were in a supervisory capacity. Demonstrated impact on the advancement of science or policy through the successful completion of National Academies' activities or equivalent activities and through effective dissemination of these activities.

Substantive experience in the areas of behavioral health and/or social sciences related to children, youth, and families is desired.

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