SWBC PEO

Role Description The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive officer of NNWC, a national 501(c)(3) membership organization. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the ED provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight to advance a coordinated, equitable, and data-driven nursing workforce infrastructure across the United States. - Organizational leadership, strategic planning, financial stewardship, operational management, external relations, and national advocacy. - Strengthen partnerships across healthcare, government, academia, philanthropy, and workforce development sectors. - Position NNWC as the leading national authority on nursing workforce policy, research, and innovation. Qualifications - Demonstrated executive leadership and organizational management experience. - Proven ability to lead national initiatives and influence policy. - Strong strategic thinking, systems-level leadership, and problem-solving skills. - Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities. - Demonstrated success building consensus and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. - Experience managing complex partnerships, programs, and funding portfolios. - Knowledge of healthcare workforce trends, preferably nursing workforce policy, infrastructure, and workforce data. - Ability to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven nonprofit environment. Requirements - Master’s degree required. - Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, DNP, or equivalent) strongly preferred. - Minimum of 7–10 years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit, healthcare, workforce, nursing, policy, or related sectors. - Demonstrated experience in national leadership, advocacy, coalition building, or partnership development. - Experience with workforce research, workforce data, or health policy strongly preferred. - Experience supporting or collaborating with state-level initiatives preferred. - Experience overseeing budgets, financial operations, and resource development required. - Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience will be considered. Benefits - Health, dental, and vision insurance. - Retirement plan participation. - Generous paid time off and holiday schedule. - Professional development and continuing education support. - Performance-based compensation growth opportunities. - Additional compensation incentives may be available based on organizational growth, strategic achievements, and funding success. Travel Requirements - This is a full-time remote position requiring periodic domestic travel, including conferences, national meetings, Board meetings, and stakeholder engagements. - Travel is expected up to approximately three weeks annually, with occasional week-long travel commitments. Performance Evaluation - Achievement of strategic plan goals. - Organizational impact and national visibility. - Financial stewardship and sustainability. - Leadership effectiveness and stakeholder engagement. - Advancement of NNWC’s mission and strategic priorities. - The evaluation process may include self-assessment, Board feedback, and input from key external stakeholders. Position Impact The Executive Director serves in a critical national leadership role focused on strengthening the U.S. nursing workforce infrastructure. Through strategic vision, collaboration, innovation, and advocacy, this position advances solutions that address workforce shortages, support health equity, and improve the capacity of healthcare systems nationwide. Physical Requirements - Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods during meetings, presentations, and computer-based work. - Frequent use of computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment. - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written formats. - Ability to review detailed documents, reports, and digital information. - Occasional lifting and transportation of materials weighing up to 20 pounds. - Ability to travel independently to conferences, meetings, and external events. - Ability to navigate conference venues, meeting spaces, airports, and varied event environments.

Role Description The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive officer of NNWC, a national 501(c)(3) membership organization. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the ED provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight to advance a coordinated, equitable, and data-driven nursing workforce infrastructure across the United States. - Organizational leadership, strategic planning, financial stewardship, operational management, external relations, and national advocacy. - Strengthen partnerships across healthcare, government, academia, philanthropy, and workforce development sectors. - Position NNWC as the leading national authority on nursing workforce policy, research, and innovation. Qualifications - Demonstrated executive leadership and organizational management experience. - Proven ability to lead national initiatives and influence policy. - Strong strategic thinking, systems-level leadership, and problem-solving skills. - Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities. - Demonstrated success building consensus and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. - Experience managing complex partnerships, programs, and funding portfolios. - Knowledge of healthcare workforce trends, preferably nursing workforce policy, infrastructure, and workforce data. - Ability to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven nonprofit environment. Requirements - Master’s degree required. - Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, DNP, or equivalent) strongly preferred. - Minimum of 7–10 years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit, healthcare, workforce, nursing, policy, or related sectors. - Demonstrated experience in national leadership, advocacy, coalition building, or partnership development. - Experience with workforce research, workforce data, or health policy strongly preferred. - Experience supporting or collaborating with state-level initiatives preferred. - Experience overseeing budgets, financial operations, and resource development required. - Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience will be considered. Benefits - Health, dental, and vision insurance. - Retirement plan participation. - Generous paid time off and holiday schedule. - Professional development and continuing education support. - Performance-based compensation growth opportunities. - Additional compensation incentives may be available based on organizational growth, strategic achievements, and funding success. Travel Requirements This is a full-time remote position requiring periodic domestic travel, including conferences, national meetings, Board meetings, and stakeholder engagements. Travel is expected up to approximately three weeks annually, with occasional week-long travel commitments. Performance Evaluation The Executive Director will be evaluated annually by the Board of Directors based on: - Achievement of strategic plan goals. - Organizational impact and national visibility. - Financial stewardship and sustainability. - Leadership effectiveness and stakeholder engagement. - Advancement of NNWC’s mission and strategic priorities. Position Impact The Executive Director serves in a critical national leadership role focused on strengthening the U.S. nursing workforce infrastructure. Through strategic vision, collaboration, innovation, and advocacy, this position advances solutions that address workforce shortages, support health equity, and improve the capacity of healthcare systems nationwide. Physical Requirements - Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods during meetings, presentations, and computer-based work. - Frequent use of computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment. - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written formats. - Ability to review detailed documents, reports, and digital information. - Occasional lifting and transportation of materials weighing up to 20 pounds.