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The Chief Executive Officer will provide overall strategic leadership and effective operational execution for the Fraternity. This includes overseeing all programs and operations of the Fraternity and acting as the primary spokesperson for the organization with external constituencies.

Responsibilities

Governance and Legal:

• Serves as an ex officio member of the National Council and other governing boards as appointed, and as the board secretary of the National Council
• Provides governing board(s) with guidance on issues of policy and strategy
• Provides governing board(s) with reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs), strategic plan progress, finances, legal and operational matters, and other topics as requested
• Responsible for the operational adherence to all Fraternity governing documents, National Council decisions and directives, and the strategic plan
• Responsible for alignment with the organization’s overall diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility priorities (“DEIA”) both at the programmatic and administrative levels, as evidenced through structure, practices, policies, operations, and leadership
• Serves as the primary contact to legal counsel to resolve all insurance and legal matters
• Strategy and Program Development:
• Works with the National Council to develop the Fraternity’s strategy for fulfilling its mission
• Responsible for the execution of the Fraternity’s long-term strategic plan, annual operating plan, and quarterly objectives and initiatives; accountable for achievement of the goals and objectives as outlined in the strategic plan
• Oversees the development and execution of all Fraternity programs, including strategy and objective development, value proposition, resourcing, execution, quality management, and data-driven assessment
• Develops and executes innovative growth strategies to achieve the Fraternity’s strategic growth goals, including through recruitment, membership retention, and campus expansion initiatives

Fraternity Operations:

• Oversees all Fraternity operations and is responsible for achievement of all organizational goals, the Strategic Plan, and day-to-day operations
• Oversees all Fraternity departments, personnel, and contractors/vendors, including chapter services, education, expansion, finance, communications, alumni engagement, and other teams, staff, and volunteers
• Develops and grows volunteer pool (including recruitment, training, and enablement) and oversees Fraternity’s operating volunteers, including Boards of Governors, educational program volunteers, Domain Directors, committees, and other volunteers as required; develops reports with Boards of Governors and engages as needed to facilitate local oversight and goals
• Oversees the planning and execution of all national Fraternity events, including National Convention, educational programs, National Council meetings, and other events as required or directed
• Serves as the Fraternity’s chief human resources officer, responsible for HR practices and policies, organizational design, talent development, performance management, compensation, and benefits
• Leads annual and quarterly planning and operational cadences, including OKR (Objectives and Key Results) development, execution, and reporting
• Oversees information system, data management, reporting, and analysis of Fraternity data to quantify outcomes and ensure data-driven decision making
• Ensures effective communication among all stakeholders for cross-organizational alignment
• Emphasizes and models a culture of compliance within the fraternity relative to risk management and health and wellness programs
• Oversees adjudication of chapter risk management and disciplinary incidents, and the development and execution of risk management and health and wellness programs; leads crisis management response

Finance:

• Accountable to the National Council on all financial/budgetary matters
• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of the annual budget for the Fraternity in alignment with the organization’s strategy, and delivers quarterly financial reports and other ad hoc financial analysis
• Coordinate the preparation and completion of the annual audit and review process
• Responsible for all IRS, governmental, and other legal filings
• Oversees the Fraternity’s insurance policies
• Ensures the Fraternity’s operations support adherence to the budget and other financial policies and safeguards

External Representation:

• Serves as a primary public voice of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, both internally to members and externally to stakeholders and the public. Coordinates with the National President to establish consistency of communications
• Represents Phi Kappa Tau leadership through appearances and speaking engagements at national educational events, chartering events, alumni events, online/virtual events, and on social media
• Represents Phi Kappa Tau in the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), Fraternity Executives Association (FEA), and other interfraternal organizations

Develops relationships with and provides strategic communication to college and university administrations to enhance the Fraternity’s goals and operations on campuses

Desired Profile

• Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree, equivalent experience, or Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification is preferred
• Relevant certification(s) including but not limited to Certified Association Executive (CAE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus
• Membership in Phi Kappa Tau is not required
• Deep experience overseeing staff and managing operations – preferred experience leading extended teams of 20+ and overseeing operating budgets of $5M+
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills and stakeholder management – ability to gain alignment, build credibility, and inspire action of both staff reports and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication and public presentation skills
• Innovative, high-paced, and agile mindset to program development, execution, and operations
• Experience developing and executing strategic plans and achievement of aggressive goals; familiarization of OKR (Objective and Key Results) methodology is a plus
• Excellent talent management and supervisory skills, including recruitment/hiring, training and development, performance management, and general HR management
• Strong organizational design and development skills; ability to structure and build high-performing teams, identify resource needs, and align resources with strategy and goals
• Excellent financial management skills and understanding of finance and accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable developing and presenting data-driven analysis and recommendations, including understanding of data management, analytics/statistics, and technology
• Track record of growing organizations and meeting high-growth objectives
• Experience developing and successfully launching new products/programs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and delegate when appropriate; excellent project and program management skills
• Ability to develop strategic analysis to diagnose problems, identify alternatives, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Experience with regulated organizations, crisis management, risk management, and/or legal issues
• Experience (professional or volunteer) with higher education, fraternity/sorority life, and/or non-profit organizations is preferred
• Knowledge of basic computer terminology and operations, the ability to use collaborate communication tools (to include virtual) and navigate through the scheduling/sales booking program
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Salesforce or other CRM software, and other business software
• Ability to travel 25-50%, including some weekends

Location: Fraternity headquarters is in Oxford, Ohio. Open to hybrid role with 25% minimum in-office requirement.  Relocation expenses negotiable.

Physical Requirements

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Valid license to operate a motorized vehicle in the United States: additional operator’s license may be required to perform duties
• Ability to travel with multiple modes of transportation
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
• Environment: Work is performed in both a standard office setting and during travel to different sites and locations; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer are expected
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 35 lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Additional Information

• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the National Council.
• Classification: Exempt
• Background screening required prior to hire.
• All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of college students and staff.

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Since 1906, we have developed more than 100,000 men of character into MEN OF DISTINCTION VISION The vision of Phi Kappa Tau is to be recognized as a leadership organization that binds men together and challenges them to improve their campuses and the world. MISSION The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character.

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