USAA Assignment

Here is that executive role.

 

It’s a search for an executive with corporate social responsibility and the person who would lead up a company’s philanthropic efforts – Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy.

 

Oversees the development, socialization, and ongoing management of enterprise Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. Leads a team that directs philanthropic investments to support corporate signature causes and strengthen  local communities while helping to activate employee engagement, drive operational efficiencies, and elevate stakeholder engagement and connectivity; in so doing, reinforcing the authenticity of the  brand. Provides strategic counsel and executive communication support to define and achieve a vision for corporate citizenship and social impact, oversight of enterprise philanthropic investment policies, processes, and related governance, and ensures high standards of compliance and risk management associated with philanthropic investments as well as national and local civic engagement and collaboration. Serves as an officer of foundation, represents the brand with humility and expertly builds, cultivates, and maintains highly productive relationships that deepen trust with key national and local governmental, military and nonprofit leaders.

 

Job Description

 

Tasks:

Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role.  Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.  Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities.  Provides executive-level leadership to a high-performance CSR strategy and citizenship team directing  enterprise philanthropic investments to positively impact military families and  local communities while helping to activate employee engagement, drive operational efficiencies and elevate stakeholder engagement and connectivity. Provides strategic consultation and support to senior leaders and engages in key visible speaking engagements and military, community and nonprofit events representing the enterprise

Expertly builds, cultivates and maintains highly productive relationships internally as well as with key local and national community and non-profit organizations to reinforce  brand and proactively build reputation. Understands and applies current CSR best practices while meeting requirements defined in Affiliate Agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that are in alignment with business goals and industry benchmarks; fulfill regulatory and compliance expectations and deliver value to the business and communities through philanthropic and employee citizenship programs and investments. Accountable for overseeing and managing the budget for all corporate charitable giving activities, including governance of philanthropic investment policies and charitable contributions to fulfill Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) internal requirements, such as low-and moderate-income community development contributions; provide support for Bank Regulatory Reviews (examinations and data integrity reviews).

Responsible for ensuring every location is equipped with an extension of CR plan and support necessary to make a positive contribution to their local communities.  Partners with key stakeholders throughout the corporation to research and understand the expectations of our members, employees and communities regarding philanthropy, employee giving, volunteerism and community involvement.  Leads research to make recommendations for consideration potential nonprofit alliances, memberships and organizational commitments related to CSR; provide education and training on specific CSR risks, opportunities and best practices to key stakeholders. Collaborates with Corporate Communication and Marketing to promote CSR initiatives through the development of strategic communications plans tailored to key stakeholders (employees, members, press and social media, etc.). Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality at all levels. Ensures that all staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development related to the processes and procedures required for their roles. Oversees and drives CSR reporting efforts in alignment with company-wide goals, corporate reputation strategy and functional business priorities. Manages relationships for external vendors that provide CR services and support.  Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.  

 

Minimum  Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in business-related disciplines (i.e. Business, Marketing, Economics, etc.) or Public Relations, Communications, Human Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility or a related field.

· 4 additional years of related experience working with philanthropic or business programs within a large corporation beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

· 10 years of corporate social responsibility experience developing strategies for non-profit or corporate social responsibility to include foundation and corporate grantmaking experience communicating initiatives to various stakeholder and audiences.

· 6 years people leadership experience in building, managing and/or developing high-performing teams.

· Expert experience developing and delivering various, detail-oriented types of communications to senior leadership.

· Demonstrated expert experience using data/analytics to effectively make data driven recommendations to senior management.

· Expert interpersonal, communication, negotiation and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with and influence stakeholders and peers. Proven experience overseeing the management of third-party relationships and contracting.

· Deep technical expertise and a demonstrated understanding of best-practice CSR programs, and knowledge of current industry trends and practices regarding CSR and Employee Citizenship.

· Proven track record of translating an organizational vision to reality, business acumen and process excellence.

· Agile Development or Product Development experience.

· Proven leadership and ability to influence at all levels of management as well as operate as effective change agent to achieve strategic goals.

· Comprehensive knowledge of related risk management framework and policies.

· 3rd Party contracting experience.

· Certification in corporate citizenship leadership.

· Required travel up to 25%.