Description

Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
Deadline to apply: Monday, January 5, 2026

POSITION OVERVIEW
The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) seeks a collaborative, strategic and 
mission-driven executive to serve as its next Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer (EVP & 
CEO). This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned executive to help lead and strengthen a globally 
respected nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing pathology education and innovation.
The EVP & CEO is accountable to the USCAP board of Directors and USCAP President, who provide 
direction for the educational mission and programs. The EVP & CEO leads the strategic direction
adopted by the Board, and implements policies and supervises the work of USCAP staff; direct reports 
are and the Chief Programs and Education Officer, and the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.
This is an executive position that holds directorship fiduciary duties to USCAP.

About USCAP
Founded in 1906, and incorporated in 1986, USCAP is a dynamic and innovative medical association 
dedicated to servicing pathologists in the United States, Canada, and worldwide. Pathologists are both 
medical doctors as well as scientific researchers who study and develop knowledge on all forms of 
human disease including cancer, infectious and hereditary diseases. USCAP is a thriving non-profit 
501(c)(3) association with more than 8,500 members that focuses strictly on its educational mandate. 
USCAP’s state of the art headquarters and interactive conference center are located in downtown Palm 
Springs, California – a beautiful oasis and energetic community in the Coachella of Southern California. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 

• Advises the Board in its deliberations and in exercising sound judgement.
• Ensures accountability to the Board through timely and transparent reporting of department 
  and organizational progress, plans, and budget.
• Keeps Board apprised of and ensures the success of existing strategic plans, recommends to the 
  Board changes to existing strategic plans and suggests to the Board new strategic initiatives as 
  appropriate.
• Applies foresight to future needs and challenges regarding USCAP operations to improve 
  efficiencies.
• Provides leadership and supervision to staff to achieve all financial and administrative 
  deliverables in support of the goals of USCAP.
• Communicates effectively within the senior staff and across departments as needed.
  Successfully manages a hybrid workforce.
• Establishes and coordinates collaborative activities and meetings.
• Actively participates, as recommended/requested by the Board, in activities (in Palm Springs, 
  nationally and internationally) organized by USCAP or by other groups, that promote the 
  advancement of USCAP’s mission, reputation, and leadership in the field.
• Engages in positive interactions with other professional organizations and the companion 
  societies, exploring and developing strategic alliances.
• Establishes and develops initiatives, partnerships, services, and programs with input from the 
  Board.
• Maintains accurate, transparent, and robust financial management and reporting resulting in 
  consistent fiscal stability and audit results.
• Maintains policies and procedures to ensure accreditation by appropriate continuing medical 
  education agencies.
• Maintains and oversees policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all financial 
  reporting requirements government federal and state 501(c)3 not for profit organizations.
  Participates in fundraising activities on behalf of the USCAP Foundation.
• Ensures appropriate property and liability insurance coverage to protect the Academy and its 
  officers, Board Members, and vulnerable employees.
• Maintains and uses the Academy resources, funds, property, and manages personnel solely to 
  advance the mission of the Academy.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds and maintains relationships with outside partners, contractors, and vendors.
• Actively engages in staff development, ongoing feedback, and supporting training plans.
  Supports succession planning by ensuring cross training staff.
• Identifies and addresses performance-related concerns. 
  Ensures staff adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, professional standards, and 
  USCAP policies.
• Completes corporate training on a timely basis.
• Fosters an inclusive environment marked by personal visibility, open communication, 
  relationship building, teamwork, and empowerment.
• Assures a work environment that supports and enables successful recruitment, retention, and 
  the development of personnel and volunteers.
• Models and promotes USCAP values, customer service, and professional standards.
• Oversees and complies with all established safe work practices and attends to all safety-related 
  training provided or made available by USCAP.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION
$415,000-$448,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. USCAP Offers an 
excellent benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and alignment with 
USCAP’s mission by Monday, January 5, 2026 to:

evpsearch@uscap.org
Put “EVP & CEO” application in the subject line

OR mail to:

USCAP Search Committee
201 N. Palm Canyon Drive, #301
Palm Springs, CA 92262

No phone calls please. 

Equal Opportunity Statement
USCAP is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal 
opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, 
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 
essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum BA/BS in finance, nonprofit administration, organizational management, 
  business, medical, or related field.
• Minimum 7-10+ years progressive experience in a senior executive role, ideally in
  nonprofit management, or a large health-related organization or department. 
  Experience in an Association/Medical Academy environment is a plus.
• A demonstrated track record of success in strategic planning and project management, 
  as well as personnel and operations management.

Required Technical / Other Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of nonprofit operations.
• Experience with developing, implementing and maintaining internal controls.
• Experience with human resources management, including a basic familiarity of 
  employer policies and procedures.
• Experience managing a hybrid work force is preferred.
• Program, budget, and contract management experience including analytical skills to 
  successfully create and manage budgets and reporting requirements.
• Professionalism and leadership in maintaining confidentiality with all privacy data.
• Professional and administrative skills including oral/written communication, listening 
  skills, quality control practices, accuracy and thoroughness, monitoring work to ensure 
  quality, and expert use of office equipment, computer applications and databases.
• Well-organized, with ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and competing 
  priorities for self and staff.
• Self-motivated and accountable for meeting deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, exercise sound judgment, and use 
  discretion and initiative in performing complex work.
• Demonstrated leadership approach that includes a high level of integrity, mutual 
  respect, accountability, and collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication abilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to travel to USCAP meetings and events as needed.
• Ability to work a varied schedule depending on the needs of the organization, which 
  may include evenings, weekends and early mornings.
• Must pass a background check.
• At least part-time residence in Palm Springs (if not planning on full time residence in Palm Springs, must include proposal for part-time residence in application)

Additional Information

• Travel to USCAP meetings and strategic partner events is expected several times per year.
• Employment is at-will and contingent on passing a background check.
• USCAP complies with all applicable workplace safety and health standards