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Are you a mission-driven leader ready to make a significant impact on the future of the healthcare workforce?
Are you a mission-driven leader ready to make a significant impact on the future of the healthcare workforce?
National Medical Fellowships is a nonprofit organization that advances health care workforce development so everyone has a fair and just opportunity to achieve their highest level of health. Founded in 1946, NMF has awarded over $50 million in scholarships and offers service-learning programs, mentorship opportunities, and clinical research leadership training for students and practitioners of medicine, behavioral health and related health professions. By expanding the health care workforce, NMF works to ensure everyone has access to the highest quality care from providers who understand them and share their lived experiences.
Position Summary
NMF seeks an experienced and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our executive team. This newly created role will lead and integrate our core operational areas: Programs, Marketing, and Alumni Engagement . Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO will ensure operational excellence, foster cross-functional collaboration, and most importantly, drive the continued growth and innovation of NMF’s impactful programs.
This is a unique opportunity for a leader who is deeply passionate about program development and ready to make a national impact in the healthcare space.
This is a remote position , with a preference for candidates located in the Northeast U.S.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Collaborate with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team members to develop and implement organizational strategy and enhance teamwork that advances NMF's mission
- Provide visionary leadership for Programs, Marketing, and Alumni Engagement departments
- Translate organizational goals into actionable departmental objectives with clear metrics
- Represent NMF in strategic partnerships, industry conferences, and stakeholder meetings
Program Development & Management
- Provide strategic oversight and direction for the design, implementation, and evaluation of NMF's global programs portfolio
- Provide strategic direction for program development, ensuring alignment with NMF’s programmatic theory of change, that programming is addressing the emerging needs of the health care field and workforce, and maximum impact
- Establish and manage key programmatic partnerships and relationships
- Oversee program budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
- Direct marketing strategies that elevate NMF's brand visibility and support fundraising efforts
- Oversee the development of compelling messaging that effectively communicates NMF's impact and value
- Guide digital marketing strategies and content development across all platforms
- Ensure marketing initiatives support program recruitment and alumni engagement goals
- Collaborating with colleagues across departments (Programs and Development) provides strategic direction for and oversight of a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy to leverage NMF's extensive network
- Support the creation of pathways for alumni to contribute their expertise, resources, and networks to advance NMF's mission
- Establish mentorship and professional development opportunities connecting alumni with current scholars
- Oversee alumni events, communications, and recognition programs
- Optimize organizational processes and workflows across departments
- Develop and monitor departmental budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting processes related to programming and alumni engagement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements and organizational policies
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nonprofit Management, Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field
- 10+ years of senior leadership experience with progressively increasing responsibility, preferably in nonprofit organizations
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple functional areas simultaneously
- Proven track record in program development, implementation, and evaluation
- Experience managing and developing professional staff
- Strong financial management skills, including budget development and oversight
- Excellence in organizational development and operational efficiency
- Experience with strategic planning and implementation
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in healthcare, education, or philanthropy sectors
- Knowledge of medical education systems and healthcare workforce development issues
- Experience with scholarship program administration
- Background in alumni relations or network development
- Proficiency with CRM systems, program management software, and data analytics
- Experience in marketing or communications leadership
- Grant management experience
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-contributed retirement plan
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
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