Asst Exec Dir LifeQuest

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)
OR
Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field
AND 5 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

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