Overview
The Assistant Executive Director (AED) works collaboratively with the Executive Director to support both short-term and long-term strategic planning for the organization. This role provides administrative leadership and operational oversight across multiple divisions, including organ recovery, donation advocacy, and data/quality functions. The AED ensures organizational performance, compliance, and quality outcomes while maintaining strong internal and external partnerships critical to mission success.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with the Executive Director in the development and execution of short-term and long-term strategic plans.
Provides direct administrative oversight of three departments, including leadership support to two Directors overseeing clinical operations and donation advocacy.
Oversees daily operations of the
Organ Recovery Division , including frequent communication with the Director of Clinical Operations regarding donor volumes, staffing, and operational needs.
Oversees daily operations of the
Donation Advocacy Division , including regular communication with the Director regarding referrals, authorizations, staffing, and workflow performance.
Provides administrative oversight and supervision of the
Data and Quality Division .
Serves as the administrative leader for the organization’s Quality Program, including:
Providing direction to the QA Committee
Serving as Chair of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Committee
Providing direct oversight of the QAPI program
Ensures ongoing compliance with
OPTN/UNOS policies
and
CMS Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) for OPOs .
Maintains and strengthens key external relationships and serves as the organization’s liaison with:
Local tissue and eye banks
The contact center
District Medical Examiners and investigators
Qualifications Education + Experience (Must meet one of the following):
Master’s degree in business, Management, or Leadership
AND
3 years of experience
as a
high-level manager or director
within an
Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)
Bachelor’s degree
in a
related healthcare field
AND
5 years of experience
as a
Director
within an
Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)
Extensive OPO experience
defined as
10+ years
in progressively responsible roles, including leadership responsibilities such as:
Training and onboarding new staff
Policy development
Survey readiness supportMentoring/coaching
Significant involvement in the quality program (QAPI)
Required Knowledge & Experience
Experience with
organ procurement program operations
Experience in
hospital administration and/or hospital development
Experience in
contract negotiations
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Federal standards for OPOs
(CMS / OPTN)
State standards
(AHCA)
Public relations
Hospital services
Quality assurance / quality program functions
within an OPO
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Responsibilities
Collaborates with the Executive Director in the development and execution of short-term and long-term strategic plans.
Provides direct administrative oversight of three departments, including leadership support to two Directors overseeing clinical operations and donation advocacy.
Oversees daily operations of the
Organ Recovery Division , including frequent communication with the Director of Clinical Operations regarding donor volumes, staffing, and operational needs.
Oversees daily operations of the
Donation Advocacy Division , including regular communication with the Director regarding referrals, authorizations, staffing, and workflow performance.
Provides administrative oversight and supervision of the
Data and Quality Division .
Serves as the administrative leader for the organization’s Quality Program, including:
Providing direction to the QA Committee
Serving as Chair of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Committee
Providing direct oversight of the QAPI program
Ensures ongoing compliance with
OPTN/UNOS policies
and
CMS Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) for OPOs .
Maintains and strengthens key external relationships and serves as the organization’s liaison with:
Local tissue and eye banks
The contact center
District Medical Examiners and investigators
Qualifications Education + Experience (Must meet one of the following):
Master’s degree in business, Management, or Leadership
AND
3 years of experience
as a
high-level manager or director
within an
Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)
Bachelor’s degree
in a
related healthcare field
AND
5 years of experience
as a
Director
within an
Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)
Extensive OPO experience
defined as
10+ years
in progressively responsible roles, including leadership responsibilities such as:
Training and onboarding new staff
Policy development
Survey readiness supportMentoring/coaching
Significant involvement in the quality program (QAPI)
Required Knowledge & Experience
Experience with
organ procurement program operations
Experience in
hospital administration and/or hospital development
Experience in
contract negotiations
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Federal standards for OPOs
(CMS / OPTN)
State standards
(AHCA)
Public relations
Hospital services
Quality assurance / quality program functions
within an OPO
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