Job Description

Background The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness will open in Farmington Hills, Michigan in mid-2025. It will be the first of its kind in Michigan and will offer daily programs and activities free of charge to people living with Parkinson’s disease, their families and caregivers. The Center will serve as a beacon of hope, help, and inspiration to those battling the disease, and will build a community of support and compassion while also researching and developing better movement-based programs. Over 60,000 class hours will be offered each year.  The Center is being opened, funded and supported by the Kirk Gibson Foundation.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Operations is a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for day-to-day operations and, further, supports the growth management of the Center programs, services, and facility by working collaboratively with the rest of the executive leadership team and staff. This position also develops and implements clear action plans and systems needed to address operational activities, challenges and opportunities 

We seek a leader who is passionate about the mission of the organization, selfless in their commitment to providing the very best experience to those who walk through the door, and able to connect with members, their care partners and all team mates. They should possess a positive leadership style that creates a culture that values teamwork and excellence in member experience.

Essential Functions

Administration 

• Manages vendors and service contracts (IT, insurance, service vendors, others) and seeks continuous improvement in value and efficiency
• Supervises operations and administrative staff 
• With CEO and management team, develops and manages annual budget process 
• Responsible for payroll and benefits processes including management of providers and compliance reporting
• Ensures organizational policies and procedures are complete, relevant and staff are fully trained
• Management of Center Finances including financial reporting
• Treasury management 

Financial Performance and Compliance

• Lead the annual budget and planning process
• Oversee the business, facilities, and financial affairs, including accounting, budgeting, and internal controls
• Ensure the organization complies with all relevant healthcare, financial, code compliance, and staffing laws and regulations

Facilities 

• Ensures a nurturing and safe environment 
• Manages tenant relations, leases, and requests (campus sublet partnerships)
• Leasehold Improvement management
• Responsible for management of the repair and maintenance of facility
• Develops annual Facilities budget and capex

Human Resources & Culture

• Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources, including payroll and benefits management, policies and procedures 
• Supports the recruitment of Staff & Coaches in collaboration with the leadership team
• Conducts onboarding for new staff and non-program volunteers 
• Support the recruitment, hire and management of senior-level executives and other staff
• Ensure a positive working environment
• Supervise, lead, and inspire the team
• Ensure a strong human resources framework is in place, known, and used in the leadership of the staff and volunteers of the organization

Outreach and Fundraising

• Represents and promotes the Center in local community (all staff expected to represent the Center within the community)
• Works with the Executive Leadership team and staff to facilitate open houses and other community engagement
• Supports all fundraising activities as needed
• Actively participate in fundraising activities and develop close relationships with major donors working in collaboration with the Executive Leadership team

Communication

• Represent the organization in its interactions with the local community, media, and the broader Parkinson’s community, and be visible, present, and active.
• Build collaborative relationships with other service and program providers who provide direct and ancillary services to people with Parkinson’s
• Communicate the Center’s mission to board members, staff, team members, and community leaders
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to the Foundation’s culture of teamwork, compassion, collaboration, and perseverance
• Proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience
• Positive and strong communication skills across all stakeholders
• Strong organizational management and development skills
• Driven by and focused on the Center’s mission
• Strategic, innovative thinker who identifies gaps in own knowledge and proactively leverages the resources at their disposal to fill those gaps
• Energetic, compassionate, collaborative, selfless, honest, and proactive. A can-do, team-focused leader
• Takes responsibility for all aspects of the Center facility

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree with at least 10 years senior management experience
• Success working with a Board of Directors
• Experience in Wellness and care
• Demonstrated fundraising experience

Stakeholders

• Members participating at the Center
• Chairman & the Board of Directors
• Medical Advisory Board
• Audit Committee
• Investment Committee

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range of $75k to $85k
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
  
• Paid time off

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