NCAA Varsity Equestrian is searching for an executive director. AQHA is proud to support the efforts of Varsity Equestrian in providing collegiate opportunities for equestrian athletes.
Executive Director Job Description
Reports to Varsity Equestrian Board of Directors
Direct association efforts to promote the sport of Equestrian to athletic administrators and encourage institutions to add Equestrian as a varsity level sport
Direct and coordinate association financial and budget activities to fund operations
Maximize investments and increase efficiency
Confer with board members and association officials to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of association in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Direct, plan and implement policies, objectives, and activities of the association to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, and to increase productivity.
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs.
Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other association entities.
Summary of essential job functions
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, fundraising, leadership technique and coordination of people and resources.
Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration and sales techniques.
Minimum requirements
Bachelor Degree
Minimum 5 years experience in similar occupation
Ability to travel
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Salary commensurate with experience. Non-benefit earning position. Resumes will be taken by email only to [email protected].
