Executive Director Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation

Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation

Executive Director, CUJF

Job Description

The Executive Director demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission of CUJF, Jewish values, Jewish communal life, Israel, Jewish education, and Jewish charitable institutions . The Executive Director fosters relationships with donors and seeks out new development opportunities. With oversight from the Officers and Board, and in collaboration with employees and community volunteers, the operation of the CUJF office and management of all CUJF activities are the purview of the Executive Director.

As the chief operating employee, the Executive Director ensures that the mission of CUJF is followed, that Board policies are implemented, and that day-to-day operations of CUJF and its subsidiaries are carried out efficiently and effectively. The Executive Director acts as the liaison between CUJF and both the Jewish community and the community at large building relationships and strengthening ties to advance the CUJF mission.

Relationship to CUJF Board and Officers:

The Executive Director is employed by the Board to administer the operations and manage the charitable, programmatic, and fundraising activities of CUJF. The Executive Director: a) reports to the Board on the status and outcomes of all CUJF operations and activities; b) makes recommendations to improve the effectiveness or efficiency of the organization; c) attends all Board and Executive Committee meetings;

and d) communicates with the Board President at least weekly.

Executive Director Responsibilities:

Administration

The Executive Director oversees all operations of CUJF, including, but not limited to: recruiting, training and supervision of staff; creating and administration of programs and services; management and production of the annual budget; providing financial oversight; monitoring income and expenses; ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations applicable to not-for-profit corporations; providing support for CUJF committees.

• Personnel:
  The Executive Director recruits, hires and supervises CUJF staff, with the approval of the CUJF Board.
• Committees:
  The Executive Director ensures administrative support is adequate for active committees and maintains essential functions of inactive committees.
• Financial responsibilities of the Executive Director (include but are not limited to):
  • Providing high-level oversight of all accounting functions, ensuring that financial processes align with accepted accounting principles and best practices for non-profit organizations.
  • Regularly reviewing and analyzing detailed financial statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports with the Contract Accountant and the Treasurer to ensure the organization's long-term fiscal health.
  • Developing and implementing internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent financial mismanagement.
  • Overseeing the annual budgeting process with a data-driven approach, ensuring departmental spending remains within the Board-approved parameters.
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring the timely and accurate submission of all materials for annual audits and tax filings (Form 990).
  • Sign regulatory filings, tax exemption forms, and other legal filings. Ensure all US and Illinois regulations are known and followed.
• General:
  The Executive Director works with staff and CUJF Officers to maintain files of Board minutes, Treasurer's reports, and other important documents of record.
• Other:
  The Executive Director ensures that CUJF activities are consistent with Jewish Law. The office will be closed on Shabbat and on all work-restricted Jewish holidays.

Board Support

The Executive Director:

• Prepares materials for…