Strategic Initiatives Director

The purpose of this position is to assist the Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer by providing leadership project management and completion of high-priority initiatives across the organization. The Director of Strategic Initiatives serves as a key member of the organizations leadership team responsible for the development coordination and execution of initiatives that advance the organizations mission strategic goals and long-term sustainability. This position provides strategic support as well as oversight for complex cross-functional projects and leads efforts to identify opportunities that enhance organizational effectiveness and impact.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with senior leadership regarding organizational initiatives including identifying planning and managing strategic projects; cultivating and maintaining strategic partnerships; and supporting initiatives related to special projects partnership development communications and financial sustainability. The Director ensures that strategic objectives are effectively translated into actionable plans and that these initiatives are executed with efficiency accountability and measurable outcomes.

Essential Duties

• Collaborate with executive leadership to assess organizational needs define strategic priorities and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

• Lead the planning development and execution of strategic initiatives aligned with the organizations mission and priorities.

• Oversee the implementation of cross-departmental projects and ensure timely achievement of goals and deliverables.

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external stakeholders including community organizations funders and other key partners.

• Support initiatives that strengthen organizational sustainability including financial development communications and program innovation.

• Partner with management to integrate new initiatives into operational workflows.

• Support staff engagement and capacity building by providing training tools and resources tied to initiative success.

• Help establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and impact of strategic initiatives.

• Prepare reports presentations and communications to inform the Board of Directors funders and other stakeholders of progress toward strategic goals.

• Contribute to grant reporting and development efforts that support project implementation.

• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement across all departments.

• Supervise and mentor staff consultants or project teams as assigned.

• Represent organization at events in public forums or with community partners.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by executive leadership.

• Actively participates in applicable committees including supporting defining committee priorities goal setting facilitating committee activities and being engaged and accountable to committee goals.

• Support the development implementation and monitoring of the Agencys strategic plans.

• Ensuring the successful execution of initiatives by managing resources monitoring progress and making recommendations for improvement.

• Assisting in managing budgets and ensuring the financial health and sustainability of initiatives and the organization.

• Assist with internal administrative functions as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge

• Understanding of compliance frameworks quality improvement and FQHC operational requirements.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from concept through completion.

• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-informed decisions.

• Demonstrated experience with project management

• Leadership or supervisory experience in a health care organization preferably a non-profit federally qualified health center.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

• Proven ability to develop and sustain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

• High degree of professionalism integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

• Proficiency in computer-based applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.

Skills

• Comfortable with discomfort. Demonstrates the courage to take risks make decisions and accept responsibility.

• Demonstrates adaptability critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Sees opportunities and seeks to continuously improve mission impact.

• Is able to collaboratively build a vision articulate it with stakeholders and motivate others to act in support of the vision.

• Demonstrates passion for mission and compassion for stakeholders.

• Ability to communicate effectively in complex situations and build relationships at all levels.

• Ability to be flexible and pivot when needed.

• Ability to perform analyses produce reports and present information in multiple environments with a diverse array of stakeholders.

• Strategic planning.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with little oversight.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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• Minimum 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience;

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects;

• Bachelors degree or higher in healthcare administration public health business administration marketing or a related field;

• Minimum of 4 years working in non-profit organizations;

PREFERRED:

• Experience in management of program(s) to include supervision of a multidisciplinary team strongly preferred.

• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or integrated community-health setting.

• Lean Six Sigma or PDSA process-improvement experience.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This job is based in a standard office environment. There is limited exposure to outdoor weather while traveling to surrounding sites. Onsite work and remote hybrid work are allowed with Manager or CEO approval.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job requires operating phones computers and other office equipment. Communicating is required on a regular basis. Moving inside the building to other offices and program delivery spaces as well as moving to surrounding sites is expected. Sporadically moves boxes weighing up to 10 pounds.