POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) is seeking a full-time Associate Executive Director to
provide management of the Executive Office and of the other activities of the CoARC. The Associate Executive Director
(AED) reports directly to the Executive Director (ED).
The Associate Executive Director will:
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Providing leadership, advice, and counsel to the ED and the Board on the full range of CoARC programs and
activities; in addition, the incumbent serves as the principal deputy for the ED on all aspects of the corporation’s
operations, according to the strategic direction set by the Board and assumes the responsibilities of the ED or
Assistant Executive Director/Director of Finance and Operations (AED/DFO) in their absence;
Providing professional assistance and consultative guidance to Board Referees and programs on matters
pertaining to the initiation and maintenance of accreditation as well as the accreditation review process. This
includes but is not limited to the following areas: administrative review and management of applications, selfstudies, substantive changes, as well as review of annual reports, including review of analyses and action plans
and resource assessment matrices, validation, etc.;
Other duties and special projects as may be assigned at the discretion of the ED.
The successful candidate would possess the following qualifications:
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
Master’s degree required, earned Doctorate preferred.
Experience as a Program Director or Director of Clinical Education at an accredited Respiratory Therapy
program.
Site visitor experience.
Prior management experience (e.g. budget, personnel, strategic planning, and non-profits).
Knowledge of CoARC-accredited programs, Policies, Standards and activities.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in performing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
Ability to manage financial resources in a prudent manner.
Verifiable organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong working knowledge of current computer and information technologies.
General Information:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and includes benefits. This is full-time exempt position requiring some
weekends and evenings; ability to travel is required (i.e., to attend all CoARC Board meetings and other travel as may be
required at the request of the ED or Board in support of CoARC’s mission). Telecommuting is an option. The anticipated
starting date is September 1, 2016. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2016 and continue until the position
is filled.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to send, electronically, a letter of interest, curriculum vitae with pertinent
professional qualifications, and names and contact information for three professional references (will be contacted only
with consent of applicant) to: Tom Smalling, Executive Director (tom@coarc.com). Pre-employment background check
and other screenings may be required at the expense of CoARC.