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The Kansas Association of Professional Insurance Agents represents independent agents throughout Kansas. PIA is dedicated to the growth and perpetuation of our members as professional business people who market and utilize insurance products and services to fulfill the needs of the consumer. The association was chartered through affiliation with the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) on October 8, 1994.
PIA's mission is to promote the survival, prosperity, growth, and perpetuation of our members.
The Kansas Association of Professional Insurance Agents (non-profit) and the Kansas Insurance Professionals Service Corporation (for profit) are in search of an Executive Director. We invite you to send your cover letter, resume and salary range with references to ------------.
The Executive Director's duties:
Leadership
• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the association.
• Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of the association’s activities
• Foster effective teamwork between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff.
• In addition to the President of the Board, act as a spokesperson for the association.
• Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriate.
• Represent the organization at insurance related activities to enhance the association's profile.
Operational planning and management
• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the association.
• Ensure that the association of the organization meets the expectations of its membership and Board of Directors.
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the association.
• Oversee and coordinate the continuing education programs of the association.
• Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials.
• Provides leadership and guidance for the annual State convention for members with the coordination of location, registration and plans for continuing education, including coordinating awardees, presenters, speakers and awards.
• Coordinate and participate with national PIA for the annual legislative meeting held in Washington D.C.
• Participate in National PIA meetings and seminars as needed.
• Respond in a timely manner to membership and policyholder inquiries.
• Within the first year of employment obtain and maintain insurance agent/producer licensing for the solicitation of insurance products. Licensing costs reimbursed by the association.
• A Valid driver’s license for travel is required.
Program planning and management
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the association’s programs and services.
• Ensure that continuing education programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the association’s mission.
• Recruit new memberships and retain memberships of the association.
• Solicit and manage the association's insurance book of business within the state of Kansas.
Human resources planning and management
• Determine staffing requirements for the association.
• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices, including the development of job description for all staff.
• Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.
• Employee and supervise staff using appropriate techniques; release staff when necessary using appropriate and legally defensible procedures.
Financial planning and management
• Work with the for profit and nonprofit Boards to prepare a comprehensive budget.
• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budgets and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization.
• Provide the Boards with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the for profit and nonprofit associations.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to nonprofit organizations. Four years or more experience preferred.
• Knowledge of all federal and state legislation applicable to nonprofit organizations, including employment standards.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for:
o Editing bimonthly magazine.
o Financial management, spreadsheets.
o Website management.
Please note that in addition to salary an annual bonus based on the insurance commission bonuses received is paid. Also, travel expense and producer licensing are reimbursed. We invite you to send your cover letter, resume and salary range with references to ------------.
The Kansas Association of Professional Insurance Agents represents independent agents throughout Kansas. PIA is dedicated to the growth and perpetuation of our members as professional business people who market and utilize insurance products and services to fulfill the needs of the consumer. The association was chartered through affiliation with the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) on October 8, 1994.
PIA's mission is to promote the survival, prosperity, growth, and perpetuation of our members.
The Kansas Association of Professional Insurance Agents (non-profit) and the Kansas Insurance Professionals Service Corporation (for profit) are in search of an Executive Director. We invite you to send your cover letter, resume and salary range with references to ------------.
The Executive Director's duties:
Leadership
• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the association.
• Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of the association’s activities
• Foster effective teamwork between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff.
• In addition to the President of the Board, act as a spokesperson for the association.
• Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriate.
• Represent the organization at insurance related activities to enhance the association's profile.
Operational planning and management
• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the association.
• Ensure that the association of the organization meets the expectations of its membership and Board of Directors.
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the association.
• Oversee and coordinate the continuing education programs of the association.
• Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials.
• Provides leadership and guidance for the annual State convention for members with the coordination of location, registration and plans for continuing education, including coordinating awardees, presenters, speakers and awards.
• Coordinate and participate with national PIA for the annual legislative meeting held in Washington D.C.
• Participate in National PIA meetings and seminars as needed.
• Respond in a timely manner to membership and policyholder inquiries.
• Within the first year of employment obtain and maintain insurance agent/producer licensing for the solicitation of insurance products. Licensing costs reimbursed by the association.
• A Valid driver’s license for travel is required.
Program planning and management
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the association’s programs and services.
• Ensure that continuing education programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the association’s mission.
• Recruit new memberships and retain memberships of the association.
• Solicit and manage the association's insurance book of business within the state of Kansas.
Human resources planning and management
• Determine staffing requirements for the association.
• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices, including the development of job description for all staff.
• Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.
• Employee and supervise staff using appropriate techniques; release staff when necessary using appropriate and legally defensible procedures.
Financial planning and management
• Work with the for profit and nonprofit Boards to prepare a comprehensive budget.
• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budgets and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization.
• Provide the Boards with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the for profit and nonprofit associations.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to nonprofit organizations. Four years or more experience preferred.
• Knowledge of all federal and state legislation applicable to nonprofit organizations, including employment standards.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for:
o Editing bimonthly magazine.
o Financial management, spreadsheets.
o Website management.
Please note that in addition to salary an annual bonus based on the insurance commission bonuses received is paid. Also, travel expense and producer licensing are reimbursed. We invite you to send your cover letter, resume and salary range with references to ------------.
