President/CEO search begins

United Services for Children is launching an executive search for its next President/CEO. Denise Liebel, who has led the agency since 2011, has announced her retirement effective Dec. 31, 2024. Liebel will continue serving the agency in a consulting capacity to support the incoming President/CEO and agency leadership during the transition period.

Applicants: Please use this link to download detailed information about the President/CEO position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please submit resume and salary requirements to executivesearch@unitedsrvcs.org.

Position summary:
The President/CEO is responsible for the overall administration and management of United Services. Areas of responsibility include planning, evaluation, policy development, and personnel/fiscal management. The CEO also serves as the organization’s principal leader and representative to the Board of Directors, the rest of the agency, and the greater community. This is a full-time position hired by and accountable to the Agency Board of Directors.

Education: Nonprofit Management, Early Childhood Special Education and Pediatric Therapy degree or related fields preferred.
Experience: Requires leadership role in a mid-sized 501c3 nonprofit or company.
Knowledge: Requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational management principles and practices, formulating policy, and implementing new strategies; knowledge of nonprofit operations and board relations is essential.
Skills: Requires entrepreneurial focus, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, relationship development skills, and organizational marketing skills. Must be actively involved in the community.
Abilities: Requires the ability to motivate teams, manage several projects, build relationships with other executives and officials, and think strategically and creatively. Must work in collaboration with a board of directors from the community.