JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee agency fiscal operations including research and compile data to determine agency fiscal needs. Prepare or oversee preparation of agency biennium budget proposal and annual operating plan. Meet with Executive and Legislative branches to achieve support and approval for budgets. Review monthly, quarterly and annual budget reports for accuracy and trends. Make recommendations to Commission for budget increases or cuts. Develop and submit grant proposals to increase agency funding. Negotiate financial contracts with state agencies and external partners. Review and approve all agency non client expenditures and travel reimbursements. Provide oversight for all client service purchases. Recruit, hire, orient, supervise and evaluate management team and approve hiring of all other agency staff. Review and approve all disciplinary actions, grievances and special leave requests. Determine staffing needs and oversee staff orientation and training. Serve as team leader, providing motivation, information and direction. Lead agency strategic planning, goal setting and monitoring. Field and respond to agency FOIA and other public information requests. Review and approve all agency publications and materials. Maintain working knowledge of all federal and state legislation that impact the agency and our clients. Coordinate development and revisions of all agency policy and procedures. Represent agency on Boards, Commissions and other disability related initiatives. Prepare reports for the Governor, Legislature and others as requested. Serve as agency liaison to appointed members of the Commission, coordinate meetings, orient new members, prepare reports as requested. Serve as spokesperson and expert on Spinal Cord Disability in Arkansas. Make presentations on behalf of agency at local, state and national meetings. Maintain working knowledge of all disability related services available to Arkansans with spinal cord disabilities. Manage and monitor the array of services provided by the agency and oversee program evaluations and outcome measures. Oversee agency educational events and resources, including website. Maintain a working knowledge of cutting edge spinal cord disability care and treatment. Liaise with acute and rehabilitation hospitals, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Arkansas Department of Health and other entities to develop services to meet the needs of Arkansans with spinal cord disabilities. Advocate on behalf of Arkansans with Spinal Cord Disabilities to assure their rights and service needs are considered. Oversee trauma rehabilitation program, working closely with state Trauma system and Trauma Advisory Council. Work closely with Model Systems Centers and other leaders in the field of SCD Care, treatment and assistive technology providers to maintain knowledge on state of the art care and services and its applicability on our state.