Executive Director

PositionOverview

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of theAutism Society of Indiana. Thisleadermanagesalloperations,personnel,fundraising,andpublicpolicyinitiatives.Therole requires driving strategic growth while aligning with the Autism Society of Americaaffiliate network. The ideal candidate expands Medicaid waiver service lines, creates strong community connections, and spearheads statewide advocacy.

KeyResponsibilities

• StrategicLeadership&Governance
• BoardCollaboration:PartnerwiththeBoardtoexecutetherollingmulti-yearstrategicplan.
• NetworkIntegration:Collaboratewithnationalaffiliatestodeployunifiedautismsupportmodels.
• ComplianceOversight:Guaranteeallprogramsfulfilllocal,state,andfederalregulatorystatutes.

Operational&FinancialManagement

• FiscalAccountability:Directtheannualbudgetingprocess,revenueprojections,and financial audits.
• MedicaidServiceAdministration:OverseeRespiteandParticipantAssistance&Care (PAC) waiver services.
• PerformanceEvaluation:Revieworganizationalefficacytooptimizedailyworkflowsand data entry metrics.

Advocacy&PublicRelations

• CoalitionEngagement:RepresentASIwithinthelegislativeIndianaDisabilityAlliance.
• MediaRepresentation:Actastheprimaryspokespersonforpressinquiriesand awareness campaigns.
• LegislativeLobbying:Advancestatepoliciesprotectinghomeandcommunity-based service (HCBS) funding.

Fundraising&CommunityDevelopment

• DonorCultivation:Securecorporatesponsorships,foundationgrants,andindividual major gifts.
• EventStrategy:Provideexecutiveoversightforsignaturestatewidefundraisingand awareness events.

TeamDevelopment&Culture

• StaffSupervision:Mentorexecutivestaff,areamanagers,anddirectcarepersonnel.
• TalentManagement:Overseeproactiverecruitment,training,andprofessional development programs.
• InclusiveCulture:Fosteraperson-centeredworkingenvironmentfocusedonempathy and high performance.

Qualifications&Skills

• RequiredEducation&Experience
• DegreeRequirements:Bachelor’sdegreeinNonprofitManagement,Business,Social Work, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• LeadershipTenure:Minimumof5–7yearsinaseniorexecutiverolewithinanon-profit or healthcare entity.
• DomainKnowledge:ExtensivefamiliaritywithAutismSpectrumDisorder(ASD)and developmental disability landscapes.
• SystemsFamiliarity:DeepunderstandingoftheIndianaMedicaidWaiversystemand HCBS frameworks.

CoreCompetencies

• PublicRelations:Exceptionalinterpersonalcommunicationandpublicpresentationcapabilities.
• FinancialAcumen:Provencompetencyinmanagingoperationalbudgets.
• RelationshipBuilding:Demonstratedabilitytounitediversestakeholders,lawmakers, and families.

Benefits&Compensation

• SalaryRange:Competitivesalarycommensuratewithexperience.
• Health&Wellness:Comprehensivemedical,dental,andvisioninsurancepackages.
• RetirementPlanning:Paidtimeoff(PTO)Comprehensivehealthcarebenefits,401(K) retirement plan options

The Autism Society of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…? The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be a construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.