Executive Director - Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

OMNI is honored to be retained by the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (KAAP) and the Kansas Pediatric Foundation (KPF), the charitable sector of the KAAP organization, in their search for an exceptional Executive Director to lead the organization. At the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (KAAP), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. With a network of 400 members, including pediatricians, residents, and medical students, we are united in our mission to support the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents across Kansas.

Through education, peer connection, advocacy, and quality improvement initiatives, we equip our members with the tools they need to deliver exceptional care. Together, we champion policies and programs that help Kansas kids grow up healthy, resilient, and full of hope for the future.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the President and Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides visionary leadership for KAAP and KPF, guiding both organizations to advance child health and support pediatricians across Kansas. Working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, members, and partners, the ED drives strategic priorities, ensures strong financial stewardship, and fosters impactful programs that benefit children and families statewide. The Executive Director creates and sustains a workplace culture where employees are recognized as the organization’s most valuable asset and are supported to thrive. This role offers the opportunity to shape policy awareness, strengthen the pediatric community, and amplify KAAP and KPF’s role as trusted leaders in child health.

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• Partner with the Board of Directors to develop and implement KAAP and KPF strategic visions and goals.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture that values employees as the organization’s most important asset.
• Lead the team in developing and implementing strategies and activities that ensure KAAP and KPF fulfill their missions and achieve their strategic goals.

Board Relations and Governance

• Serve as the primary liaison between the team and the Board of Directors.
• Provide timely and accurate information to support informed decision-making.
• Support Board recruitment, orientation, and ongoing engagement.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage annual budgets in collaboration with the Board of Directors and Treasurer.
• Oversee fiscal operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and funding requirements.
• Maintain financial controls, monitor financial performance, and ensure transparent reporting.
• Secure and manage funding through grants, sponsorships, member dues, and other revenue sources.
• Oversee fundraising strategies, campaigns, and events to support organizational sustainability.

Advocacy and External Relations

• Oversee KAAP’s policy awareness and child health initiatives, including Advocacy at the Capitol, in partnership with the contracted policy consultant.
• Engage members on timely child health and pediatric workforce issues by providing information, resources, and opportunities to share their professional expertise through testimony, meetings, and public education activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, partners, funders, and stakeholders to advance understanding of pediatric health priorities.
• Represent the organizations in state and national meetings, coalitions, and public forums, ensuring KAAP and KPF are recognized as trusted, expert voices in child health.

Member Engagement and Communications

• Develop and implement strategies to grow and retain membership.
• Oversee KAAP committees to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Direct communications, including newsletters, website updates, and social media, with support from staff or contractors.
• Serve as media contact and connect journalists with appropriate members for interviews.

Program and Operations Oversight

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Supervise staff, providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Maintain and strengthen partnerships with medical, academic, community, and governmental entities.
• Ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements, including timely reporting.
• Serve as project lead on major initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

The Executive Director has a combination of education, experience, and leadership skills that position them to effectively guide KAAP and KPF in achieving their missions.

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in public health, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent senior-level leadership experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, or similarly complex organization.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, board relations, and leading high-performing teams.
• Proven ability in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue development.
• Experience in policy awareness, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and to lead a remote team.
• Ability to travel within Kansas and occasionally out of state, including overnight stays.

OMNI is honored to be retained in this search. We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal. Please direct all inquiries to:

OMNI Human Resource Solutions
Anna Robinson, Senior Search Consultant & Healthcare Practice Leader
arobinson@omnihrm.com

OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.