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About CSDA
The California Child Support Directors Association (CSDA) is a leading organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of children and families by advocating for effective child support policies and practices. The membership of the Association is made up of leaders of the local child support agencies (usually departments of counties in California). We bring together professionals from various sectors to collaborate, innovate, and drive positive change in the child support system.
The Opportunity
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive for the Child Support Directors Association (CSDA). CSDA promotes and supports California county local child support agencies in their efforts to provide for the well-being of the children and families served by California’s Child Support Program. The Executive Director of CSDA is responsible for providing guidance and recommendations to the Board of Directors on achieving its mission, implementation of policies set by the Board of Directors, the CSDA Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan, and the financial, program, and administrative management of the association and its staff.
CSDA is seeking:
A Dynamic Spokesperson
A skilled communicator who serves as an articulate, persuasive, and effective spokesperson for CSDA by effectively representing its mission, goals, and services to the membership, staff, and both current and prospective supporters and partners.
The Executive Director will be politically astute with exceptional interpersonal skills and a keen understanding of government and policy-making processes — a leader who inherently enjoys the external side of the role.
A Strategic Leader
Our next leader will be inspiring, intellectually curious, and engaged with a strong ability to lead through influence, think and plan strategically, seize new opportunities and consistently assess the organization’s efforts to optimize programs, service and advocacy. The Executive Director will drive the implementation CSDA’s 10-year vision through the Strategic Plan, work with the Board to shape the future direction of the organization by contributing big-picture, bold, strategic thinking.
This leader will be successful at planning and implementation to ensure that day-to-day operations are aligned with strategic goals while also being nimble, adaptable, and innovative in response to emerging needs. This leader will have a demonstrated ability to lead an organization, synthesizing across viewpoints and interests of stakeholders, evolving a clear vision and strategy for how CSDA can continue to grow, strengthen its work and maximize impact.
Advocacy
Develop effective relationships with decision makers such as legislators, lobbyists, contractors, volunteers and aligned organizations, to advance CSDA’s mission.
It is essential the Executive Director brings a track record of building support and influence with key stakeholders, policymakers and other leaders across lines of difference, in an astute and diplomatic manner.
The Executive Director will be a liaison to allied organizations and entities across the state, regional and federal landscape. while simultaneously working to build consensus among the members along with county and local child support agencies to achieve priorities as well as inform and advance policy legislation.
Operations
The Executive Director will oversee financial operations, including financial controls and budgetary planning. They will work with the Board to create short- and long-term revenue models aligned with programmatic goals to ensure the financial sustainability and solvency of the organization. The Executive Director will also ensure Board meetings and Board committees operate effectively and efficiently by keeping the Board fully informed on the condition of the organization. They will also work with the Board to create short- and long-term revenue models aligned with programmatic goals to ensure the financial sustainability and solvency of the organization.
Qualification Requirement
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements of the Role
The Executive Director operates in a full-time, in-person office setting in Sacramento. This role necessitates frequent regional and occasional overnight travel, which may account for approximately 10% of the time. Standard workweeks are expected, along with the likelihood of evenings, weekends, and longer hours to support events, including Board meetings and organizational representation.
Education and Experience
Attainment of an MPA or MBA or other equivalent advanced degree in a related field is preferred and a minimum of five years of leadership experience in a complex organization that includes effective advocacy, engaging in strategic planning, management, development and supervision of personnel, financial planning, and budget management.
• Bachelor’s degree minimum (MPA, MBA, or CAE Certification preferred)
• Previous success in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with individuals and organizations of influence such as legislators, legislative staff, State Department of Finance, Legislative Analyst’s Office, State Health and Human Services Agency, State Department of Child Support Services, advocacy groups, other associations, community partners, etc.
• Experience in successfully advocating for legislative changes
• Demonstrated skill in association management
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and collaboration skills
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop a high-performance team.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of fiscal and organizational management, principles and practices of public policies and relations, and contract administration and negotiation.
COMMUNICATION: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide timely, relevant, and accurate information. Communication must be fully transparent and demonstrate the highest levels of integrity to internal and external stakeholders. Ability to exercise emotional intelligence.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; exhibit independent judgment in the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, procedures and policies; and interpret a variety of instructions.
Compensation
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $160,000 – $175,000 with a generous benefits package which includes:
• Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage fully paid by CSDA (for employee only, additional paid options for any dependents)
• Retirement savings plan with CSDA matching contributions at 4%
• Paid time off, 13 office holidays and 1 day off each year for a birthday, 1 floating holiday.
• Professional development opportunities to support career growth and advancement within the organization.
How to Apply:
If you are excited about this opportunity please provide a cover letter, resume, including salary expectations. Within your cover letter or resume, please be sure to provide your qualifications as they relate to the responsibilities of the role. Submissions will be accepted until 5 p.m. PST, Friday, August 16. Submissions should be sent to danybourjollysmith@asaecenter.org with the subject line: CSDA Executive Director.
• Please attach cover letter, titled as: Last Name – First Name CSDA Cover Letter
• Please attach resume, titled as: Last Name – First Name CSDA Resume
• Please attach additional materials for consideration, titled as: Last Name – First Name CSDA Additional
At CSDA, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
