POSITION SPECIFICATION

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL FOUNDATION
GENERAL MANAGER

SUMMARY

Direct, coordinate, and promote the activities of the Foundation’s corporate management entity, i.e., Shared Services, which provides financial management, facilities management and administrative and support services to five institutions (Washington National Cathedral, St. Albans School for Boys, National Cathedral School for Girls, Beauvoir Elementary School and College of Preachers) and three auxiliary organizations (National Cathedral Association, All Hallows Guild, Cathedral Choral Society). Assure that services provided by the Foundation, either directly or through external partners, represent the best value and highest quality available to meet the needs of all Foundation constituents. Serve as Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of the Foundation.

INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Senior Executive Director

Provides general supervision to

• Executive Director, Facilities Services, with 80 subordinate employees
• Executive Director, Finance & Shared Services Operations, with 15 subordinate employees
• Executive Director, Human Resources, with 5 subordinate employees
• Director of Internal Audit
• Executive Assistant and Corporate Secretary

Works closely with the Bishop of Washington; trustees; volunteers; heads and business officers of Foundation institutions

COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION

Buildings and Grounds Committee, Master Plan Subcommittee, Ad Hoc Committee on Shared Services and Foundation Projects, Foundation Finance Committee, Audit Subcommittee, Foundation Management Committee (Chair)

RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY

1. Understand the vision and mission of the Foundation and each of its institutions; focus the resources of Shared Services and priorities of the executive team in support of the collective vision and mission.
2. Plan, develop and implement Foundation operational policies and goals; direct the development and implementation of programs or operations to fulfill institutional mandates.
3. Provide leadership for institutional collaboration on long range and strategic planning efforts for Shared Services; direct the activities of Shared Services to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations in the areas of finance, accounting, treasury, human resources, facilities services, insurance/risk management and computer systems administration.
4. Oversee Shared Services financial activities. Manage ongoing review and approval of Shared Services operating budget by Foundation governance.
5. With the Senior Executive Director, establish and promote activities, policies and practices that support an effective, efficient, healthy, ethical and accountable corporate culture. Provide healthy leadership role model and model of collaboration on the close. As appropriate, actively participate in the corporate life of the Foundation and its institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES SUMMARY

1. Masters degree in finance, business administration or a related field. knowledge of fund accounting. Significant relevant experience and training may substitute for an advanced degree.
2. Twenty years general management experience, with at least 10 years in a not-for-profit organization, including oversight of facilities management and human resource functions. Success managing a complex and dynamic service organization, including managing cultural change. Demonstrated sophistication in managing delivery of business services to multiple internal clients, including use of external business partnerships.
3. In-depth knowledge of financial management and strategic planning. Active interest in/engagement with business technology systems and applications; knowledge of current "best practices" of internal and external corporate communications and information management.
4. Strong leadership skills; maturity, wisdom and commitment to highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. Demonstrable commitment to actively promoting diversity in the workplace.
5.  Demonstrable success building and maintaining a healthy organization and effective leadership team; proven track record selecting, motivating, coaching and evaluating senior level management staff.
6. Collaborative management and working style; ability to achieve goals using influence and negotiation skills; sensitivity to group dynamics and skill in managing group processes and decision making.
7. Highly developed skills and success in establishing effective working relationships with volunteers, peers, subordinates and staff outside the hierarchical relationship.
8. Experience working with non-profit boards and trustees.
9. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
10. Understanding of American religious life, the Episcopal Church, elementary and secondary education issues.

ATTRACTIONS:

The opportunity to help shape a dynamic, changing organization having gone through an extensive master planning process, the Foundation is poised to ascend to the next level of success and will rely on the General Manager for leadership in focusing staff and volunteer efforts.

The reputation of the institutions affiliated with the PECF is one of excellence in programming, faculty, staff and facilities. Being affiliated with one Foundation unit is an honor; being part of each unit as the GM will be is a particular privilege.

The caliber of staff reporting to the GM. The GM is able to carry out the broad responsibilities outlined in the job description thanks, in part, to the high quality Foundation staff. Three Executive Directors (Facilities; Finance; and Human Resources) report to the GM; each is a senior professional with outstanding support in critical areas. The GM's Executive Assistant (shared with the Senior Executive Director) also serves as the Foundation's Corporate Secretary and keeps the GM appropriately briefed and involved in governance schedules, communications and initiatives.

The quality of trustees and volunteers. Since its founding in 1893, the Foundation has attracted talented, skilled and dedicated individuals to serve on its governance committees people of national stature from business, finance, legal and government entities are drawn to the missions and excellent reputations of the Foundation institutions. The people who donate their time and expertise make an awesome contribution to the organization; the GM's office is a focal point for much of their contact with the Foundation.

Uniquely beautiful environment. Occupying 59 acres in northwest Washington, DC, the Foundation's campus is a pastoral environment featuring formal gardens, a restored woodland, and beautiful architecture.

CRITICAL ISSUES:

The general manager must ensure delivery of timely and cost-effective services to institutions. Decisions about services have budgetary implications for institutions. The general manager needs to convince each institution of the benefit of the Foundation's decision for the whole.

The efficacy of shared services is hotly debated. Institutions look to general manager to develop a workable model for shared services.

The governance and committee structure of the Protestant Episcopal Foundation is layered. General manager will need to provide guidance to simplify governance and communications.

Each institution board represents its own constituency. General manager must be a diplomat and politician who will need to convince people to do things because they want to, not because, "I said so."

The moral and religious leadership role of the Cathedral and schools is a primary consideration for the Foundation in the 21st century.

Candidates should provide resume to:
Mr. Robert A. Sellery, Jr., Managing Director, Robert Sellery Associates, Ltd.
1155 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036
FAX:202.333.1167; E-Mail: sellery@CAIS.com

ROBERT SELLERY ASSOCIATES, LTD.
1155 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N.W.     WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036     202.331.0090
sellery@cais.com