Responsibilities

The Executive Director for the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists serves as chief executive officer for both the organization and the TSHP Research & Education Foundation.  With broad authority, the Executive Director will provide leadership and vision to ensure that TSHP and affiliated organizations accomplish their mission and strategical plan. More specific duties are listed below.

Operational Duties 

• Coordinate, plan and supervise meetings of the Society and the R&E Foundation.

• Support the Council on Membership Development to increase Society membership and champion for meeting membership goals, including but not limited to continual connectivity with members and potential members through our optimized dynamic website and social media network presence.

• Support the Council on Educational Affairs, Sections and related committees to develop educational and outreach efforts to support the vision of the organization.

• Provide oversight for the planning, promoting and managing the Annual Seminar as a premier educational offering in Texas. 

• Recommend and participate in policy development and make decisions within existing policies as approved by the Executive Committee and Boards of Directors.

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate staff, volunteers, programs and activities of TSHP and related entities to assure that goals are achieved, plans fulfilled, and member needs met.

• Partner with organizational leaders to assure a strong organization with regular management and organizational reports on the status and challenges facing the Society.

• Manage the operations and capital budget of the Society and maintain effective internal controls and external relationships to assure continued growth of TSHP and affiliate chapters.

• Develop and increase non-dues funding sources for the Society including advertising, exhibits, grants and other forms of income.

• Manage TSHP's office operations, including the hiring, training, developing, evaluating and promoting staff to work to their highest potential in accordance to personnel policies.

• Serve as managing editor of the Texas Journal of Health-System Pharmacists, E-news and other publications, distributing information to members on a timely basis.

• Serve as a TSHP representative with state and federal agencies, to include but not limited, to the Texas Pharmacy Congress, Texas Pharmacy Practice Coalition, ASHP Midyear Meeting, ASHP Presidential Retreat, and ASHP State Executives Conferences, with elected officials and other professional organizations.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential corporate and individual sponsors and supporters.

• Provide staff support for TSHP PAC, maintain records and reports for the PAC.

• Maintain overall membership databases, financial documentation and all appropriate records.

Position Requirements

A successful Executive Director for TSHP has a passion for healthcare, a willingness to learn the needs of the profession, and a desire to help further the mission of the organization.

Must meet one or more of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher;
• Certified Association Executive (CAE); or
• Completion of CAE within 24 months of hire (must be exam eligible at time of hire, excluding CE hour requirement)

*****Applicants should submit their CV or resume, letter of interest, and at least 3 references*****