Society Executive Director CS; E2637

Job Summary

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The Society Executive Director of the IEEE Computer Society (CS ED) leads the Society Executive Office in supporting and carrying forward the goals and decisions of the Computer Society's Board of Governors, Committees, and President. The Computer Society ED focuses on developing a strong partnership with the volunteer leadership and is a consultant to them, providing continuity in strategic thinking and planning.

In supporting the volunteer leadership, the CS ED drives society initiatives, supports Technical Activities and IEEE initiatives, and acts as a conduit between the society and the other parts of the IEEE. He or she drives the organizational direction, operating plans, and strategies to meet the goals of the society, while managing all aspects of daily operations - overseeing a $70 million budget, supporting 55,000 members worldwide, and managing a staff of 61 employees.

The products supported within the society include meetings and conferences, publications, membership, professional education, and standards. CS also has a formidable online presence and marketing and sales function. Product management includes the disciplined use of metrics and a portfolio review process.

As the leader of an operating unit of IEEE, he/she is responsible for cultivating internal partnerships and pursuing operational efficiencies, including the integration of CS business functions with IEEE business functions when it makes sense to do so.

He/she has a signing authority of up to $100k without a co-signature and signs performance appraisals and incentive plans. The Society Executive Director reports to the Managing Director of Technical Activities, partners with the Society President, and coordinates with other Society Executive Directors and IEEE staff leaders. They serve as ex-officio non-voting member of the Society Board of Governors, ExCom and other Society Committees.

• Leads and provides broad-based business management for a $70 million global association. Develops and forecasts the annual budget. Responsible for the financial health of the product lines. Accountable for the overall financial results.
• Expected to promote new revenue-generating activities and open global markets for the Society’s products, especially those in emerging technologies. Responsible for risk management.
• Demonstrates the ability to foster member-centric technical communities and extend their reach into emerging technology areas. Ensure excellence in communications to members and volunteers, as well as staff.
• Leads, develops, and supervises up to 6 direct reports, 55 indirect, and temporary / independent contractors as required.
• Ensures excellence in strategic, operational, and financial planning; actively provides advice and counsel to volunteer and professional staff leaders.
• Visibly leads a Society-wide commitment to positive focus on brand integrity and organizational reputation.
• Visibly leads a Society-wide commitment to legal and regulatory compliance and embodies the highest caliber of ethical behavior.
• Partners with IEEE, other IEEE Societies, and external organizations on strategic initiatives, including Future Directions Initiatives and outreach to new audiences such as corporations and entrepreneurs.
• Manages staff including performance review, goal setting, hiring, training, and mentoring.
• The Society Executive Directors report to the Managing Director of Technical Activities. The CS ED has the authority to make final decisions concerning day-to-day business and staff operations. Society and staff issues will normally be addressed in conjunction with the Managing Director of Technical Activities.

• 40% Domestic and International

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience related field (Req)
• Master's or other advanced degree, MBA (Pref)

• 15-20 years Technical Membership Society/Association management experience, during which he or she managed…