EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Requisition No: 866079

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 41000092 1

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 41000092

Salary: $82,734.00 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 12/22/2025

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Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Position Summary: This Executive Director position is in Office of the Attorney General within the Commission on the Status of Women in Tallahassee, Florida. This is a Select Exempt Service position and has a very competitive benefits package that equates to approximately 27% of the salary. The position Administratively reports to the Civil Rights Director for the OAG.

OVERVIEW: FCSW seeks a dynamic Executive Director to lead our statutory mission of studying and reporting on issues effecting women and girls in the State of Florida. This leadership role oversees all commission operations, manages staff and volunteers, coordinates the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame nomination process, and serves as the primary liaison between the Commission, state officials, legislators, and community stakeholders.

OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F. S.

Pay: $82,734.00 Annually

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of administrative leadership experience.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Proven track record of building strong personal and business relationships.

The Work You Will Do: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Operations

• Direct Day-to-day operations of the Commission and ensure compliance with statutory duties, FCSW Bylaws, and state policies.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate all Commission employees, volunteers and student interns.
• Plan and facilitate Commission meetings, including preparation and distribution of meeting notices, materials and agendas.

Fiscal Management

• Manage the Commission’s annual budget with assistance from the Commission Treasurer and OAG Finance and Accounting.
• Review, approve and manage contracts for services.

Communications & Outreach

• Develop and deliver public presentations at conferences and gatherings to promote the Commission.
• Oversee FCSW website, social media, press relations, and event planning.
• Manage the development and distribution of all publications including the Annual Report.

Collaborative Outreach

• Collaborate with the Commissioners to create and implement a long‐range strategic plan.
• Monitor legislative, social, and community trends relevant to the Commission’s mission.
• Build partnerships with legislators and their staff, corporate partners, local commissions, and other relevant parties.
• Provide timely advice and guidance to the Commission on emerging issues.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.

NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.