Regional Executive Director

Confidential

Aurora, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Best Practices, Child Development, Child and Youth Services, Coaching, Crisis Management, Fundraising, Healthcare, Leadership, Multicultural, Operations Management, Service Delivery, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Aurora, IL
POSTED
Today

Regional Executive DirectorAbout the CompanyProvider of refugee & immigration services, child development, health care and disaster response solutionsIndustryNon-Profit Organization ManagementTypeNon ProfitFounded1944Employees1001-5000CategoriesNon-Profit & PhilanthropyConsulting & Professional ServicesCharitable Organizations & FoundationsOrganizationsPhilanthropySpecialtiesagricultureanti-human traffickinghiv/aids preventiondisaster responseimmigration servicesmaternal & child healthmicroenterprisepeace buildingrefugee resettlementcommunity developmentchurch mobilizationeconomic developmentinternational developmentchristian ministryhuman rights organizationnonprofit organizational managementnonprofit organizationcommunity servicesvolunteer managementdevelopmentfundraisingand fundraisingBusiness ClassificationsB2CAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Regional Executive Director to lead its Chicagoland, DuPage, and Aurora Region. This key leadership role is at the forefront of the organization's mission, which is deeply rooted in the Christian faith and dedicated to serving the vulnerable, particularly refugees and immigrants. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational oversight, and management of multiple sites, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs that align with the company's standards and best practices. This includes fostering a culture of compassion, promoting a working environment where a multi-cultural staff feels valued, and leading the team in a manner consistent with the company's Christian values. The role also involves fundraising, partnership development, and representing the organization in various public settings.Candidates for the Regional Executive Director position should have a graduate degree in a related field or equivalent leadership experience, with a preference for those with over 10 years' in senior leadership, particularly in a multi-site, multi-layered organizational structure. A mature Christian faith and alignment with the company's mission and values are essential. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the immigrant experience, a proven track record in organizational fundraising, and the ability to lead through change and crisis. Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills are required, as is the ability to engage with diverse partners and represent the organization in a variety of settings. The role demands a strategic thinker with the ability to connect work across programs and a commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered service delivery.Travel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsCEO/PresidentNon-Profit Management

About the Company

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American Equity Mortgage, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders with a proven history of success. For 20 years we have held integrity, leadership, strength and stability making us highly respected in the industry, as well as throughout the communities we serve. We are committed to our customers by specializing in helping people save money through mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, and home purchase loans. Our employees are continually growing with our ongoing, coaching culture, training and support along with upward mobility promoting from within our organization. Our commitment to helping others carries into social responsibility to support, assist and empower communities with our private foundation known as AEM Cares, along with our corporate giving program to help and enable charitable causes nationwide reach their goals.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
WEBSITE
https://www.americanequity.com