Executive Director, Regional Economic Development

Midwestern Oklahoma Development Authority is a Public Trust located in Burns Flat, OK that serves a four-county region of cities and towns located in the following Oklahoma counties:
Beckham, Custer, Kiowa and Washita. The Authority is currently seeking an Executive Director, who will hold a crucial position within the organization. This role involves working under the policy guidance of the Board of Trustees and the parent corporation, requires strong administrative experience related to state contract compliance and reporting, fiscal management, budgeting, human resources, and delivery of programs and services while working with local governments.

The Executive Director must identify partnerships that support the Authority’s goals, and consistently assess the Authority’s program delivery effectiveness. Furthermore, this individual manages the day-to-day operations of MODA and serves as the Authority’s representative when interacting with other agencies and individuals.

The Executive Director is responsible for all administrative and operational issues within the organization. This includes developing monthly agendas for board meetings and overseeing the Authority’s activities. The Executive Director is tasked with hiring staff to carry out services, establishing and implementing policies and procedures to support the Authority’s operations, and fulfilling all legal and contractual requirements for the Authority. Additionally, the Executive Director is responsible for developing strategies and goals and should have experience working with policy issues.

1. Provides guidance and direction to staff and all employees regarding rules and policies necessary to carry out programs and services of the Authority.

2. Oversees development and implementation of administrative policies for procurement, personnel management, budgeting, auditing, contracting, and any other policies necessary to ensure operational integrity and compliance with all statutory and contractual requirements.

3. Promote the four-county approach to planning and development of programs involving local leaders of major public and private interest.

4. Directs and manages all aspects of employment including salaries, hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and terminations.

5. Directs the fiscal management of the Authority regarding budgeting, auditing, financial reporting, and contracting.

6. Oversees management of the Authority’s activities, bylaws, meetings, and requirements related to their specific duties.

7. Ensures Authority’s compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

8. Serves as the Authority’s primary contact and communicates the Authority’s position and information for state, and federal agencies.

9. Represents Authority at business meetings.

10. Works closely with the Authority’s Board of Trustees on the budget, audit and carries out special projects for the Authority.

1. Accountability – Holds self and others accountable for rules and responsibilities.

2. Directiveness– Demonstrates an ability to balance a participatory management style with the need for strong leadership.

3. People Management – Hires qualified employees, effectively delegates to management staff, and ensures agency policies support a fair and productive work environment.

4. Judgment – Demonstrates critical thinking based upon in-depth data gathering, corroborating information, consideration of others’ input, and personal values and ethics.

5. Organizational Skills – Manages with attention to detail, thoroughness in reporting, use of effective processes, and provides oversight on program implementation.

6. Professional…