Chief Executive Officer (Oklahoma City)

Position Summary

The OSMA Board of Trustees seeks an energetic, experienced, and highly skilled Chief Executive Officer to work collaboratively with the Board, staff, and membership to lead and support all areas of the organization. The major responsibilities of the position include:

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the association's statement of vision, mission, and goals, and the corresponding strategies, plans, and budgets.
• Reviews approved plans and budgets as part of the annual planning and budgeting cycle and presents recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
• Keeps the President, Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, and staff fully informed on the condition of the Association and all issues influencing the leadership and its members.
• Provides oversight of the daily functions of the Association to ensure an effective administrative support system to accomplish the overall operational objectives of OSMA.
• Attends all OSMA Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, and House of Delegates meetings and other Council and Committee meetings as needed.
• Develops and proposes modifications to existing policy and creation of new policies that further the objectives of the Board.
• Represents the Association at meetings with outside organizations as required.
• Promotes collaboration with and among the Association's county societies to address the needs of members and the mission and goals of the Association.
• Maintains effective relationships with the executives of associations, businesses, and industries related to the medical profession.
• Stays informed and up to date on trends in health care policy and association management through the review of all regular and special publications of the profession and attendance at professional meetings and conferences.

Professional Qualifications and Personal Characteristics

1. Enthusiasm and energy, an inspirational attitude to support the OSMA membership and the practice of medicine.
2. Effective personnel and management skills.
3. Ability to create and communicate a long-term vision for OSMA.
4. Ability to build a high-performing team and a positive work culture.
5. Excellent communication skills, including effective public speaking abilities.
6. Excellent experience and knowledge in public policy and legislative advocacy, specifically related to the practice of medicine.
7. Ability to effectively collaborate with other organizations and institutions to advance the goals of OSMA.
8. Strong capability to navigate complex policy, political, and legislative challenges and opportunities.
9. Excellent political/legislative savvy and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

Minimum 5 years of successful executive leadership experience. Preference will be given to demonstrated leadership in professional medical associations and the Certified Association Executive credential. Undergraduate degree required, but a graduate degree preferred. Ability to attend frequent morning, evening, and weekend meetings required.

Compensation

The OSMA Chief Executive Officer will receive a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental insurance and retirement program. Salary is expected to be in the $280,000 range, contingent on experience and education. Additional benefits include full coverage of employee’s health insurance, dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match, a flexible spending account or health savings account, life and long-term disability insurance, PTO, and paid holidays.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The OSMA employment policy shall be fair and equal to all with no discrimination because of age, race, creed, religion, gender, disability, economic status, or political affiliation.