Southwest Arkansas Development Council, Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Deputy Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Program: SWADC Central Office
FLSA Status: Exempt
Last Revised: June 20, 2015
JOB SUMMARY
The Deputy Director will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director with the overall management of
the agency, including coordination, integration, and implementation of all resources and services necessary
to meet the agencies goals. Additionally, the Deputy Director will be responsible for program management,
grant administration, and professional work in managing the Agency’s programs and grants.
The Deputy Director must believe in the core values of SWADC and be driven by the mission and vision of
the Agency. This candidate must demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground that leads to
organizational and social change.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, and other job- related duties
may be assigned:
Work under the Direction of the Executive Director, and assumes full responsibility in the absence of
the Executive Director.
Working in partnership with the Executive Director, creates a strategic 5 year plan and implements
new processes and approaches to achieve it.
Provides internal leadership abilities by assisting with the annual operations planning and budgeting;
leading the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress in comparison
with the goals of the Agency; Be able to direct and evaluate all administrative functions for all
departments by addressing all issues and seeking solutions related to management.
Be loyal, trustworthy, confidential and dependable, thereby creating a strong day-to-day leadership
presence for Agency employees.
Assist with fund-raising ideas for the local offices; identify geographical growth opportunities among
the various communities that we service; assist with proposal preparation and grant writing.
Programmatic responsibilities include: ensuring that all Agency contracts are renewed; Develop
curriculum, tools, and training within budgetary guidelines; provide guidance and leadership through
management of Agency metrics and measurement reporting processes.
In partnership with the Executive Director, provides staff support and guidance to the Board and act
as staff liaison to relevant Board committees; present to the Board at quarterly meetings and serve
on Board Committees as needed.
Oversee letters of agreement, contracts, leases, and other legal documents and agreements
Provide effective and inspiring leadership by being actively involved in all programmatic functions to
develop a broad and deep knowledge of all programs.
Identify opportunities for the Agency to leverage cross program strengths to take advantage of new
opportunities and/or address organizational challenges.
Lead, Coach, develop, and retain high-performance Senior Management with an emphasis on
developing capacity in strategic analysis, planning and program budgeting.
Ensure the continued financial viability of the Agency’s operational units through sound fiscal
management.
Be a good ambassador for the Agency with governmental agencies and community; cultivate and
manage existing relationships with funders to secure and expand sources of revenue
Provide periodic training to Program Directors as strategic plans are implemented and transitions
occur within departmental operations.
Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of the strategic plan
implementation.
Other duties as Assigned by Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, and employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable an employee with a disability to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Be able to supervise subordinates of all levels by being fair, firm and consistent.
In accordance with SWADC’s policies and applicable laws, carry out supervisory responsibilities including:
interviewing, disciplining, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating
performance; and addressing complaints and resolving issues. Conduct staff meetings as appropriate.
Education and/or Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required; minimum of 3 years of Management experience
preferably in working with a non-profit program.
Result- proven record of exceeding goals and bottom line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently
make good decisions through a combination of analysis and wisdom; high level of business acumen; ability
to demonstrate problem-solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness.
Strategic Vision and Agility- ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends
Capacity Building- ability to effectively build organization and staff capacity, developing a top-notch
workforce and ensure that all aspects of the organization run smoothly
Leadership and Organization- exceptional capacity for managing and leading people; experience in
connecting with staff to drive and empower leaders from the bottom up, lead from the top down and put staff
in a position to succeed.
Proficient in operating standard office equipment, including: copier/fax/scanner machine, adding machines
and computer equipment.
Language Skills
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the general public and all Administrative personnel as
well as subordinates; Good knowledge of English, grammar, spelling and punctuation; Ability to type
accurately and proficiently; Organizational and analytical skills to plan and complete work assignments with
minimal supervision and within established deadlines.
Reasoning Ability
Enjoy challenges; ability to act and react as necessary, even when limited information is available; ability to
multi-task
Mathematical Skills
Thorough understanding of Finance, Management information systems; broad experience with the full
range of business functions and systems, business analysis
Physical Skills
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp,
feel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend; reach with
hands and arms; occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust and focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an employee with a disability to perform the essential
functions.
Job Knowledge
The Deputy Director must be given proper orientation which must be documented and retained in
the employee’s personnel file. The Deputy Director must understand all of the policies goal and
mission of the Agency, along with the procedures relating to its respective Program. The Deputy
Director will receive on-the-job training.
Licensing and/ or Certification Requirements
 Current and valid driver’s license
 Personal auto licensed and insured for possible staff travel mileage reimbursement
 Must pass Criminal/FBI check
 Must pass pre-employment and subsequent random drug tests
I acknowledge receipt of this job description and accept the conditions as stated above.
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Note: the Executive Director must approve any revisions to this job description.