Assistant Executive Director LifeQuest

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.

• 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

Education + Experience (Must meet one of the following):

• Master’s degree in business, Management, or Leadership
  AND3 years of experience as a high-level manager or director within an Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field
  AND5 years of experience as a Director within an Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)

OR

• 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 support

  • Mentoring/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