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National Board Opportunities Available at National Office

The National Society of Hispanic MBA’s (NSHMBA) Foundation, a 501(c)3, provides scholarships to qualified Hispanic full, and part, time MBA candidates enrolled at AACSB accredited institutions. The NSHMBA Foundation (C3) is currently looking to expand its current Board of Directors by accepting applications through the month of July 2010. This position is a Volunteer position. If you or someone you know is interested in serving in this capacity please see the detailed notice listed below and contact information. Your support in finding qualified board members is greatly appreciated.

C3 - NSHMBA Foundation

New Board Member(s)
6/7/2010

 

The Board seeks a mix of different skills in its members. Ideally, board members shall embrace “big picture” thinking and be leaders, non-profit veterans with accounting, finance or legal experience, fundraising experts, and public figures. They are culturally diverse, mirroring the diversity found in NSHMBA’s membership and Hispanic community in the US. Individuals (as board members) who take the governance of NSHMBA seriously while inspiring staff to strive for ambitious, but realistic long term goals.

 

More specifically, NSHMBA Foundation board members shall focus on relationship development, be tireless networkers who create a presence for the NSHMBA Foundation by expanding our current circle of influence. Have an approachable and respectful professional acumen, can help develop and nurture

genuine, thoughtful relationships with committed and passionate donors, volunteers and staff. Be creative and strategic. Patient and understanding, this board member will help to create a culture of philanthropy by being a resource and guide for staff and volunteers.

 

In sum, the NSHMBA Foundation is seeking broad-based fundraiser(s) who can help develop an innovative fundraising plan for the NSHMBA Foundation based on successful and/or best practices, e.g. Major Gifts program which is driven by strong prospect identification, evaluation, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

  

 

If you are interested please provide a cover letter along with your CV and bio to the NSHMBA Governance Committee at the email address NSHMBABOD-C3@nshmba.org .

 


Employment Opportunities Available at National Office

In its commitment to strengthen the organization's foundation and facilitate long-term growth, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs is making the necessary investment in Human Resources by offering a range of career opportunities available at the National Office.

NSHMBA National Office has created a work environment that benefits from diversity, values individual differences, and encourages employees to develop and contribute to their full potential. We invite you to consider joining our organization and becoming part of a workforce who unites to help shape the future by fostering Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development.

What's Available


Most jobs are located at the NSHMBA National Office in Irving, Texas. Relocation benefits are not available. Interested individuals should send their resume, and the title of the positions for which they are applying, to employment@nshmba.org. To request further information, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (214) 524.7537.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Once an application is received the NSHMBA National Office will consider those candidates whose qualifications best match their request for a specific job opportunity. You will be contacted to schedule an interview if you are considered as a candidate.

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

National Office Open Positions



 

 

Chief Executive Officer

Widely known as the "Premier Hispanic Organization," the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created in 1988, by a group of committed Hispanic MBAs who recognized the importance of increasing Hispanic representation in the executive suites and boardrooms of corporate America and the public sector, and reversing Hispanic under representation and declining enrollment in graduate business schools. Collaborating through a network of member chapters, universities, and corporate sponsors, NSHMBA fosters Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. NSHMBA achieves its mission through a 501(c)6 member organization, with 32 chapters in 20 states and nearly 8,000 member professionals and students across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The organization also maintains the NSHMBA Foundation, a 501(c)3, that provides scholarships to qualified Hispanic full, and part, time MBA candidates enrolled at AACSB accredited institutions.

 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the leading executive responsible for setting direction and implementing the strategies that support the growth and development of both the Foundation and the member organizations. The CEO is responsible for NSHMBA’s programs, products, and services and ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the organization within the approved budget. The CEO is the chief spokesperson for the organization, guiding, representing and developing the NSHMBA brand and its value proposition for all organizational stakeholders. The CEO hires and develops high performing talent, spearheads innovative practices, manages financials, and in modeling ethical principles and leadership he/she sets the benchmark for organizational performance. The CEO actively engages in developing NSHMBA chapters, officers, members, and resources, enabling Hispanic MBAs and non-MBA members to pursue opportunities to advance through career growth, community contribution, and corporate leadership.

 

The CEO will have fifteen or more years of leadership experience in one, or more, of the following areas: Education, Corporate, and/or Non-Profit/Membership Association related fields. He/she will have familiarity with proven operational and administrative concepts in the for-profit business sector that have application to non-profit association management, as well as a modern and innovative approach to non-profit management rooted in sound business principles, operational controls, budget development and cost/revenue analysis, strategic marketing and program/services development, long term and short term strategic planning, and human capital deployment. The CEO must possess the ability to manage and lead diverse teams, with a demonstrated track record of assessing the skills and developmental needs of subordinates and providing appropriate coaching and guidance to maximize staff’s efforts and contributions. The successful candidate will be a proven inspirational leader who builds high performing teams that are characterized by collaboration, innovation, and resourcefulness.

  
A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree is preferred. Fluency in Spanish is required.

 

Inquiries, nominations and applications (current resumes) should be directed electronically to:

 

Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.

Managing Director

Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson

275 Madison Avenue, Suite 1801

New York, NY 10016
Gerard.Cattie@divsearch.com

212-542-2587 (W)

 

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Chief Financial Officer

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) is a fast-growth, non-profit membership association with the mission of fostering Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. Please visit our website at www.nshmba.org to learn more about our mission, vision, goals and structure.

Reporting to NSHMBA’s Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead a team of 3-4 accounting/finance professionals in the management of the Association’s Financial and Accounting systems and will set and direct the overall accounting, tax and finance strategy for NSHMBA. In addition, the CFO will also be in charge of managing the human resources, legal and information systems functions.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Sets up and directs the overall accounting, tax and finance strategy for NSHMBA, including monitoring changes in accounting, regulatory and reporting requirements and compliance with applicable sections of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 section 404.
  • Manages the annual external audit by independent auditors, including the timely, accurate and complete delivery of auditor requested schedules and information and preparation of NSHMBA’s annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Manages and assists in coordinating the regularly scheduled internal audits performed by an independent and volunteer internal auditor.
  • Manages the overall tax reporting process to ensure accurate and timely filings and reporting. Maintains communication and seeks consultation with external tax consultants and/or advisors on complex tax matters.
  • Develops implements, maintains, and presents a monthly and annual financial reporting package and ad-hoc reports to Board of Directors including operational highlights to enable timely and accurate strategic and tactical decision-making.
  • Manages NSHMBAs tactical accounting tax, finances and financial systems ensuring compliance with various legal and contractual requirements.
    • Directs the daily functions of the accounting and finance staff.
    • Coordinates accounting and financial policies and procedures with other members of the National Office team.
    • Contacts and directs accounting and financial operations functions and procedures with 35 locations (Chapters and Regions).
    • Directs financial reporting, cash management accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, external audit, payroll and retirement plan administration.
    • Reviews internal controls over financial reporting and makes necessary changes on an as needed basis. Maintains documents of the internal controls over financial reporting
  • Develops, implements, coordinates, and maintains the budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting processes and related technology of NSHMBA’s National, Regional and Chapter budgeting and financial reporting requirements.
  • Implements, prepares and updates accounting and financial policies and procedures for NSHMBA to be compliant with IRS, FASB and other local, State and Federal financial accounting and reporting standards.
  • Researches, develops and implements changes in or to the accounting software for the organization to have an effective and efficient infrastructure for financial and non-financial reporting.
  • Actively participates in regularly scheduled audit committee meetings; and concisely reports the financial condition and internal control status of the organization to the audit committee. In conjunction with the audit committee develops and implements, jointly with senior management, the risk management strategy of the organization. Project manage and implement, as needed, other directives as delegated by the audit committee.
  • Actively manages and implements the investment portfolio management strategy of the organization within the guidelines of the investment strategy and policy as set by the audit committee. Cooperatively interacts and coordinates with the investment portfolio manager and investment consultant.
  • Participates in the Senior Management Team

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or finance – related field required MBA or Master’s degree in accounting or equivalent as well as an active certified public accountant (CPA) certification is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years experience in financial management preferably with non-profit organization or publicly traded for-profit corporation with multi-geographic operations. Experience in a large national or “Big 4” public accounting firm environment preferred.
  • Computer skills include extensive knowledge of accounting systems preferably with MIP Fund Accounting software and MS Excel as well as working knowledge of other Windows-based business software such as MS Office.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal corporate and non-profit compliance requirements
  • Ability to manage complex accounting and administrative systems
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent analytical, organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively with others and be able to exercise good judgment.
  • Superior oral, written, presentation and communication skills.
  • Effective team leader, willing and able to manage, coach and develop others
  • Team player, willing to do whatever it takes to be successful in a small-company environment
  • Experience in and commitment to working in a multicultural environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize workload and maintain focus and attention to detail in a hectic and distracting environment
  • The candidate must be willing to work additional hours when required and perform tasks above and beyond those typically associated with finance and accounting
  • Ability to work well under pressure independently and meet deadlines.

If you are qualified for this position and you are interested, please forward your resume to: employment@nshmba.org.

 

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Human Resources Administrator, Finance Department


Reports To:
Finance  

Direct Reports:
N/A 

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Summary:
The Human Resources Administrator is responsible for managing the employment process and personnel related issues, along with payroll and benefits administration. This individual will also be cross-utilized to assist in routine finance and accounting functions (including accounts payable) as operationally required.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. The candidate will also have an understanding of basic financial and administrative functions.

As a key member of the organization, this position would make recommendations to Executive Management for improvement of policies, and procedures, and practices on personnel matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Plans and conducts new hire orientation and maintain new hire packets.
  • Administers benefits programs such as health, dental, vision, life, supplemental, FSA, and 401k
  • Track and maintain paid time off records
  • Process and maintain records of benefit plans participation, personnel transactions such as hires, promotion, transfers, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting
  • Coordinates management training in interview, hiring, terminations, and performance review
  • Assist management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization
  • Balances payroll accounts by auditing information; identifying and resolving discrepancies; initiating journal entries
  • Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
  • Writes job descriptions, conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wae rate
  • Create succession plans, retention, and employee training
  • Processes all unemployment claims for office personnel
  • Prepares employee separation notices and relates documentation, and conducts exit interviews
  • Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover
  • Perform basic accounting and financial functions as required, including chapter accounts payable administration
  • Perform adhoc projects as directed other administrative functions as needed

Qualifications:

  • Background and knowledge of Compensation/Benefits Administration
  • Background to accomplish Record Keeping/Compliance requirements
  • Ability to manage performance review process
  • Attention to detail and thoroughness
  • Confidentiality and maturity in the workplace
  • Basic understanding of employment law
  • Ability to analyze information
  • Understanding of workers compensation
  • Understanding of compensation and wage structure
  • Ability to solve problems and indentify/execute solutions
  • Strong project management skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Basic working knowledge of accounting and financial functions

Education/Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required in HR or related field preferred

Language Ability:

  • Strong verbal and communication skills
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Computer Skills

  •  Excellent computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Certificates/Licenses:

  • Professional H.R. Certifications or Global H.R. Certification preferred

 If you are qualified for this position and you are interested, please forward your resume to: employment@nshmba.org.

 

Partnership Development Executive

Reports to:
Senior Sales Manager

Direct Reports:
N/A

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Account Executive is responsible for the selling new accounts, retention and growth of existing account base. These responsibilities would include ownership and management of the account. Duties would include but not limited to placing orders, service and billing resolution and maintenance of the account.

Job Description:

  • Acquire new customers through cold calling efforts as required.
  • Meet/exceed monthly sales quota targets and goals.
  • Manage tactical aspects of overall account strategy.
  • Execute on strategies to penetrate accounts through close coordination with the customer.
  • Utilize consultative and solution selling techniques to drive NSHMBA opportunities within assigned
  • Deliver professional company presentations to customers
  • Maintain frequent and personal contact with customers to build strong professional relationships
  • Manage customer expectations in accordance with company approved methodologies
  • Maintain a professional image and work enviroment
  • Proactively promote positive interaction and professionalism with internal and external customers.
  • Aggressively handle customer inquiries and escalations professionally.
  • Preparation and timely submission of daily/weekly call reports, funnel activities and monthly sales forecast using appropriate sales automation tools.
  • Attend all required sales meetings and training sessions.

Position Qualifications:

The chosen candidate will have a minimum of 2 years sales experience and the ambition and drive to excel in this position.

  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum two year experience selling in a cold calling environment.
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
  • Confident attitude with the ability to work well in a high pace team environment.
  • Sound decision making and problem solving capabilities.
  • Ability to handle customer inquiries and escalations professionally.
  • Personal commitment to providing quality customer service.
  • Computer literacy strongly preferred.
  • At least five years experience working in the sales or non-profit industry a plus
  • Travel may be required

Experience/Minimum Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • At least 3 years of analysis experience
  • 1-2 years of relationship management experience and/or customer service
  • Sales experience preferred
  • Administrative/logistical skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Written & verbal skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Personal integrity

Additional Qualifications:

  • Ability to multitask, both working independently, and on a team
  • Experience in applying analysis to strategy development, coordination and implementation
  • Demonstrates exceptional customer service to all constituents consistently
  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities from various directives, manage workload changes and impacts including multitasking under stress to meet deadlines.

Language Ability:

  • English required
  • Spanish preferred

Computer Skills:

  • Required: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point.
  • Helpful: MS Access, database mining, web based tools (e.g. Webexone, CRM tools)

 Communication:

  • Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be able to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.

Environment/Physical Demands:

  • Regularly required to sit, stand and walk

The intent of this job description is a summary of the major duties of this position however; you may be expected to perform other duties as assigned by management.

For more information about this job please contact Lydia Ramon

 

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Membership Services Manager

Reports to:
CEO/Interim CEO

Indirect Reports:
Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports:
Membership Services Coordinator

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Summary:

The Membership Services Manager is responsible and accountable for formulating, implementing and managing all aspects of member recruitment, retention and recovery, marketing plans and activities in an effort to meet the goals of the organization’s strategic plan. This position is responsible for developing and implementing an extensive outreach program and creating a membership plan geared toward effectively serving the current membership, expanding the membership base, as well as recovering former members. The incumbent champions the interests of all stakeholders – members, partner, volunteers, chapter officers, the national staff, and the community The Membership Services Manager is also responsible for working with members to facilitate involvement within the organization. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Marketing or Public Relations, with at least 3 years experience in membership marketing and programs, Master’s and/or MBA preferable, fluent in both English and Spanish preferable.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the supervising and/or performing the following:

  • Develop and execute the annual marketing plan and programs related to membership.
  •  Manage and track the renewal process.
  •   Manage and track the direct mail activities.
  • Manage membership customer services activities.
  • Plan and manage membership special events.
  • Write and update membership brochure; create and maintain a benefits program that is mission-based and of the highest quality.
  • Monitor progress of membership and prepare detailed plans and recommendations for ongoing improvements to the program.
  •  Assume lead responsibility for optimal database management, report creation and generation.
  • Responsible for/coordinates accurate computerized records of donors and their gift histories.
  • Help identify prospects for higher levels of giving.
  •  Develop materials and programs to solicit, cultivate and expand current base of members.
  • Conduct member service related outreach: including gift acknowledgements, welcome calls, and written correspondence.
  •  Ensures timely processing of changes in member records both within the internal database and meeting deadlines for outside processing services.
  • Support Chapters in their efforts toward their membership recruitment, retention and recovery.
  • Responsible for providing courteous, timely, and accurate resources to members and non-members to maintain a high level of member satisfaction.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments.
  • Conduct staff appraisals.
  • Other duties as assigned. This job description is a summary of the mayor duties associated with the position. However, the candidate may be expected to perform other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or abilities needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

The ideal candidate has:

·         3+ years of experience in progressively responsible membership positions with a proven track record, preferably with non-profit organizations/membership associations

 

Language Ability:

  • Skilled in speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and in responding to inquiries in a professional manner.
  • Experienced in listening to and interacting with diverse audiences.
  • Proficient in interacting and communicating with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent written communication skills including the correct use of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Expertise in development and delivery of standup and written presentations.
  •  Ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization, from senior level to all other employment segments, and clients.

Computer Skills:

  • Required: Demonstrated mastery of MS Office: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Ability to learn enterprise-wide systems now in use or to be used in future.
  • Helpful: Ability to evaluate effectiveness of software both in use and for use in this department.
  • IT literate: Familiar with using word processing, databases, spreadsheets, project management software and web applications including email, e-marketing, s-surveys, e-discussion groups, social networking

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Manages and supervises one direct report: Membership Services Coordinator
  • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.

Work Environment:

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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