President & Chief Executive Officer; CEO Job Omaha area,Nebraska USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Pay:
Competitive

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Job Description

AIM Institute

Omaha, NE

Organizational Background

The AIM Institute is a nonprofit organization with a mission to grow, connect, and inspire the tech talent community through education and career development. AIM has fostered the growth of Omaha’s tech sector for more than 25 years. The organization helps fill the growing need for skilled workers in technology roles by providing training, education, and connections to empower tech professionals to enter and grow in the tech workforce.

AIM’s goal is to excite people about technology, inspire them to pursue a tech career, and help them navigate the tech career continuum. Because creating a more diverse and equitable tech workforce is critical to community success, AIM removes barriers to tech education and increases access to technology careers by providing scholarships, financial aid, and programming for young people. AIM focuses on making outstanding educational opportunities and career training accessible to all, with a focus on careers in data, programming, tech leadership, design, and tech infrastructure.

AIM programs serve over 2,200 participants per year.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for AIM Institute staff, programs, policies, and execution of its mission. The AIM Institute is seeking an energetic, experienced, and highly skilled President & CEO to work collaboratively with the staff and board to lead and support all areas of the organization. The major responsibilities of the position include:

Develop and communicate a shared vision for the organization’s future

Forge strong relationships with the tech community and the local education sector (K-12 and higher education)

Serve as the organization’s brand ambassador and articulate the organization’s value proposition to increase public awareness for the AIM Institute in the Omaha community

Cultivate strong relationships with the Omaha philanthropic community to ensure fundraising success

Take initiative to expand the skills, knowledge, and diversity of AIM Institute staff

Maintain and report the financial performance of the organization to the board of directors

Promote a strong, effective, and collegial relationship with all members of the AIM Institute Board of Directors

Professional Qualifications and Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will have significant leadership and interpersonal skills, experience working with nonprofit organizations, business acumen, and an ability to understand and talk fluently about challenges facing the tech community.

Interpersonal, Leadership and Communication Abilities

Experience optimizing an organization’s internal communication and building a strong organizational culture

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with an ability to lead and coach a team of professionals from different cultures, mindsets, and areas of expertise

Strong written and public speaking skills

External-facing leader with a collaborative leadership style to build authentic partnerships between public, corporate, and nonprofit institutions

Experience participating in effective Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

Five or more years of nonprofit executive leadership experience

Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, and reporting

Experience in fundraising, managing government grant compliance, and developing earned revenue programming

Experience in program development and evaluation

Previous experience reporting to or serving on a board of directors

Tech Sector Experience / Expertise

Experience working in the tech community and/or knowledge of the tech workforce

Passion for and interest in demystifying the tech sector for tomorrow’s workforce

Entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to embracing innovation to drive organizational growth and impact

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000. The organization offers a competitive benefits package, including participation in an employer-sponsored health insurance plan, a…


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