July 14, 2014

Earlier today, the Board of Directors of the Baldrige Foundation announced Al Faber, President and CEO of the Partnership for Excellence (TPE), will become the President and CEO of the Baldrige Foundation effective July 14, 2014.  For the full press release follow this link:  Baldrige Foundation.

In this role, Mr. Faber will assume overall responsibility for the operation of the Baldrige Foundation, including all philanthropic, strategic and day-to-day functions. The Foundation's mission is to ensure the long-term financial growth and viability of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program and to support organizational performance excellence in the United States and throughout the world.

The TPE Board of Trustees have been working closely with the Foundation staff to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.

A search committee of TPE board members has been formed and the following position vacancy/announcement is now open to those who wish to apply.

Position Title: President and CEO

Updated: July 2014

Qualifications:  Baccalaureate degree required, graduate degree preferred.  The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership experience, the ability to effectively manage teams, and inspire and motivate staff and membership. Business experience or at least a strong sense of business acumen will be helpful for leading all member service aspects of the organization.  Experience using the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence is also required.

Salary & Compensation: Negotiable, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure: Those interested in applying for the position must send a signed cover letter highlighting experience and qualifications; and resume, including 3 references to info@partnershipohio.org by the application deadline.   

Application Deadline: 5:00 PM (EDT), Friday, August 8, 2014.

Detailed Job Description:

Directs the activities and serves as the chief executive officer of The Partnership for Excellence (TPE), the premier state program for the promotion of performance excellence and the development of systematic organizational improvement for organizations in all sectors of the economy. TPE is a volunteer-driven, 501(c)3 non-profit member organization headquartered in Columbus, Ohio promoting the interests of performance excellence throughout Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia. The TPE President and CEO reports directly to the TPE independent Board of Trustees and serves under contract at their pleasure. The President and CEO is responsible for personnel administration, financial management, fund-raising, program development, training, awards-cycle, marketing & advertising, and other day-to-day operations of the organization. The President and CEO functions without direct supervision and is responsible for providing leadership to the organization, funding and other resources for its operation, and management of its extensive volunteer network. The position demands a hands-on doer, uncommon work ethic, and a passion for Baldrige. Other part-time staff positions may be defined and approved by the Board of Trustees, including but not limited to an Administrative Assistant, Training & Operations Assistant, Senior Staff Editor, reporting to the President and CEO.

Essential Duties:

Leadership & Operational Management

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership experience and ability to effectively manage teams, and to inspire and motivate staff and volunteer membership. Business experience or at least a strong sense of business acumen will be helpful for leading the member services aspects of the organization. The new CEO must understand how to leverage his/her staff, as well as the resources of the membership to accomplish TPE's mission. This individual should have experience setting strategic direction, defining clear goals, executing, and ensuring accountability. This function includes the management of all operational aspects of the organization - including operations, fiscal and financial management, program management, volunteer management, coordination of programs and benefits with various stakeholder groups, and management of the TPE website, social media, and other communication tools.

Operational Functions

Duties include personnel matters involving the management of TPE staff, hiring, personnel development, interaction with the Chairman and other Board members for the management of the Board of Trustees, and other duties as required for TPE to operate as a non-profit corporate entity in Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia. Responsible for the quality of training, awards cycle, customer relations, business development and strategic alliances. The new CEO must be a hands-on leader, capable of multi-tasking and moving numerous projects forward simultaneously.

Resource Development

This function includes the development of strategic relationships with various organizations and individuals throughout Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia to create a sufficient flow of financial resources to accomplish the TPE mission and objectives. These relationships include direct gifts and donations, foundation support, grants and contracts, revenue generating programs, and various other relationships designed to provide resources to TPE.

Outreach and other Marketing Activities

The new CEO will have a strong personal presence and be a diplomat, collaborator, motivator and relationship builder. This individual should have a track record of creating and cultivating networks and the ability to build, sustain and develop meaningful relationships. The ability to build bridges and alliances internally and externally, and to see opportunity in developing future relationships with leaders and partnering organizations. He/she must also be the type of person who represents the membership well in all settings. This function includes the promotion of TPE and its programs throughout Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia through personal and professional contacts, development of media outlets to highlight the organization through articles, radio/TV spots, news stories, feature stories, business stories and events, and other mechanisms to raise awareness of TPE and its programs to potential clients, volunteers, supporters, and other stakeholders. Demonstrated success in and with social media. Responsible for management and oversight of all aspects of the annual Quest for Success Conference and all learning opportunities. Participate, as appropriate, in the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, the Alliance for Performance Excellence, ASQ, and other state programs.  

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