LifeLink Foundation
Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team! About LifeLink More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today. What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation. Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture—Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality. If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you. What You’ll Do As an Associate Executive Director, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission. Primary responsibility is to work under the direction of the Executive Director and within established LifeLink Foundation mission statement and OPO policies, protocols, and regulations to oversee and manage the daily operations of the OPO to ensure that all policies and procedures are understood, implemented, and monitored. This position will take direction from and maintain an ongoing open line of communication with the Executive Director, serving as backup as appropriate. Key Responsibilities: Provide oversight and participate in the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of all aspects of the hospital development, organ recovery and all OPO initiatives/activities. Provide guidance and overall supervision of staff functions, determining the need for and facilitating staff meetings, providing training, coaching, and mentoring of staff through ongoing open communication with department managers. Oversees the employee interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, disciplining and counseling to include annual evaluations and performance appraisals. Provide appropriate verbal and written communication to include discussions and correspondence with external regulating agencies, OPOs, transplant programs, medical examiners offices, hospitals, and referring and procuring physicians. Provide oversight and review all data and documentation required for submission, to meet deadlines for federal and state certifications and scheduled data submissions to UNOS, AOPO, HHS, OSHA, as well as responses to other external agencies, NATCO, and others. Provide oversight to the organ billing process, ensuring that deadlines are met for submission to the Finance and Accounting division. Participate in and provide supervision and guidance to the management team regarding the OPO annual and ongoing budget process, providing administrative and fiscal oversight and monitoring throughout the OPO. Participate in Administrator on Call responsibilities including escalating appropriate communication to the Executive-on-call and serving as one of the first lines of communication for the referral management program, consultation for donor evaluation, suitability, and case progress and special situations as necessary. Facilitate and provide guidance to the leadership team. Assist in their development and growth as leaders within the organization. Who You Are Passionate about helping others and making a difference Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality A four-year medical related college degree or equivalent in addition to a minimum of two (2) years comprehensive staff management experience in a medical environment, with high level of leadership responsibilities and two (2) or more years of clinical experience or previous relative OPO management experience at an executive level. Knowledgeable of local Health/Hospital Systems and Federal Regulatory Agencies. Demonstrated above average leadership interpersonal relations, Written and verbal communication skills, conflict resolution and prioritizing skills with high level of commitment and confidentiality using utilizing creativity, and sound judgement. A self-starter with proven initiative and professional demeanor. Ability to handle high stress situations, coordinating other’s activities in accordance with policies and procedures. Availability for 24/7on call rotation and cellular telephone accessibility. Why LifeLink? Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives Diversity, Equity & Inclusion LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve. Ready to Help Change Lives? Your next career move could be the most meaningful one yet.