Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer

The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) seeks a collaborative, strategic and mission-driven executive to serve as its next Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer (EVP & CEO). This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned executive to help lead and strengthen a globally respected nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing pathology education and innovation.

The EVP & CEO is accountable to the USCAP board of Directors and USCAP President, who provide direction for the educational mission and programs. The EVP & CEO leads the strategic direction adopted by the Board, and implements policies and supervises the work of USCAP staff; direct reports are the Chief Programs and Education Officer, and the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.

This is an executive position that holds directorship fiduciary duties to USCAP.

• Advises the Board in its deliberations and in exercising sound judgement.
• Ensures accountability to the Board through timely and transparent reporting of department and organizational progress, plans, and budget.
• Keeps Board apprised of and ensures the success of existing strategic plans, recommends to the Board changes to existing strategic plans and suggests to the Board new strategic initiatives as appropriate.
• Applies foresight to future needs and challenges regarding USCAP operations to improve efficiencies.
• Provides leadership and supervision to staff to achieve all financial and administrative deliverables in support of the goals of USCAP.
• Communicates effectively within the senior staff and across departments as needed.
• Successfully manages a hybrid workforce.
• Establishes and coordinates collaborative activities and meetings.
• Actively participates, as recommended/requested by the Board, in activities (in Palm Springs, nationally and internationally) organized by USCAP or by other groups, that promote the advancement of USCAP’s mission, reputation, and leadership in the field.
• Engages in positive interactions with other professional organizations and the companion societies, exploring and developing strategic alliances.
• Establishes and develops initiatives, partnerships, services, and programs with input from the Board.
• Maintains accurate, transparent, and robust financial management and reporting resulting in consistent fiscal stability and audit results.
• Maintains policies and procedures to ensure accreditation by appropriate continuing medical education agencies.
• Maintains and oversees policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all financial reporting requirements government federal and state 501(c)3 not for profit organizations.
• Participates in fundraising activities on behalf of the USCAP Foundation.
• Ensures appropriate property and liability insurance coverage to protect the Academy and its officers, Board Members, and vulnerable employees.
• Maintains and uses the Academy resources, funds, property, and manages personnel solely to advance the mission of the Academy.

• Builds and maintains relationships with outside partners, contractors, and vendors.
• Actively engages in staff development, ongoing feedback, and supporting training plans.
• Supports succession planning by ensuring cross training staff.
• Identifies and addresses performance-related concerns.
• Ensures staff adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, professional standards, and USCAP policies.
• Completes corporate training on a timely basis.
• Fosters an inclusive environment marked by personal visibility, open communication, relationship building, teamwork, and empowerment.
• Assures a work environment that supports and enables successful recruitment, retention, and the development of personnel and volunteers.
• Models and promotes USCAP values, customer service, and professional standards.
• Oversees and complies with all established safe work practices and attends to all safety-related training provided or made available by USCAP.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

• Minimum BA/BS in finance, nonprofit administration, organizational management, business, medical, or related field.
• Minimum 7-10+ years progressive experience in a senior executive role, ideally in nonprofit management, or a large health-related organization or department. Experience in an Association/Medical Academy environment is a plus.
• A demonstrated track record of success in strategic planning and project management, as well as personnel and operations management.

• Extensive knowledge of nonprofit operations.
• Experience with developing, implementing and maintaining internal…