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East Central Intergovernmental Association (Dubuque, IA)

Posted date: June 6, 2023


Executive Director

Salary: $144,938-$172,285


The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the agency and is responsible for directing and coordinating the administrative affairs of the agency; assist in developing and carrying out organizational and policy matters; developing and overseeing agency programs and services as set forth by the ECIA Council and subsidiary boards and commissions managed by ECIA. The Director participates in the strategic direction of agency processes and facilitates their continuous improvement and implementation. The Director works closely with program directors and managers aiding with day-to-day program operations; assisting with grant writing and administration; and program oversight as needed.


The Director acts as a liaison with member agencies as well as national, state, and other local agencies and officials. In addition, the Director carries the responsibility for creating and maintaining a productive team-oriented environment as well as representing the best interests of the organization in the external relationships.


Responsibilities

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Ensures there is appropriate training and professional development for staff members.
  • Prepares and implements staff administrative policies.
  • Prepares personnel policies for approval by the Executive Committee and ECIA Council and implements these policies.
  • Promotes the philosophy of team spirit, out-of-the-box thinking, innovation, openness, honesty, to affect an organizational culture where such practices are commonplace.
  • Responsible for the hiring, reviewing, promoting, reprimanding, and dismissing of all ECIA staff and its subsidiary programs and responsible for overseeing the employee grievance system and appeals process.
  • Conducts staff meetings to ensure programs are operating efficiently, meeting benchmarks and goals, and updates and informs staff on personnel and administrative policy changes.
  • Reviews and maintains all staff and board policies and recommends additions or changes to the appropriate board for approval.


Management Responsibilities

  • Serves as the chief spokesperson and negotiator for the agency and communicates the organization’s position to public and private agencies, individuals, and the media.
  • Represents the agency and the ECIA Council as a liaison to local, state, and national interests.
  • Promotes good public relations and conducts relations on behalf of the organization with representatives of the news media.


Informational Responsibilities

  • Reports to the ECIA Executive Committee and Council and other affi liated boards on the development and execution of the agency strategic plan, work program, policy matters, and services.
  • Oversees the fiscal and management affairs of ECIA, working closely with the Director of Finance and Administration and reports to the applicable policy body and local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Prepares, with input from the department directors and managers, the annual operating budget and amended budget, and monitors and reports on budget activities and performance to the ECIA Executive Committee and ECIA Council.
  • Coordinates all agency activities and programs and continuously evaluates the organizational structure to ensure it is designed to function in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Works closely with program directors and managers to develop and administer local, state and federal plans and grants, including reporting, compliance and oversight.
  • Oversees all fiscal, board, staff, and management affairs for ECIA subsidiary programs and services including the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority, Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Corporation, EIRHC Housing Trust Fund, ECIA Business Growth, Inc., Prosperity Eastern Iowa, Dubuque Metropolitan Transportation Study, Regional Planning Affiliation 8, Regional Transit Authority, East Central Development Corporation, Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa, Eastern Iowa Rural Utility Services Systems, etc.
  • Ensures program activities are consistent with the approved ECIA Strategic Plan and mission.
  • Identifies and monitors changes in Federal, State and Local initiatives and keeps the Council informed of the changing circumstances and makes recommendations for the organization to respond to those changing circumstances.
  • Recruits and provides ECIA Council member orientation for new ECIA Council members.


ECIA is committed to promoting and supporting a diverse workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Find Out More for Qualifications, ECIA Programs and Benefits

Find out more what type of organization ECIA is, work culture, qualifications and benefits by downloading the following brochure.

ECIA Brochure (PDF)

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit an online application using the below form. Candidates must complete the following to be considered:


Accepting applications has closed.


Timeline (dates may potentially change)


September 12-14, 2023     Candidates may be chosen for a first round interview via Zoom

October 10-12, 2023          Candidates may be chosen for a second round interview in person

October 23, 2023                Decision on candidates made

January 2024                      Tentative start date for applicant

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