Director Business Development
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. The Director is responsible for coordinating the development of proposals in response to solicitations, grant opportunities and other business development for SBHG. Proposal development coordination includes monitoring communications about solicitations (e.g. Requests for Proposals) and presenting them the SBHG Leadership. For proposal development, duties include resourcing grant writers, developing a production schedule, setting team meetings, reviewing and editing proposal materials, and assuring required elements are included or addressed. In addition, this role will lead the strategic growth and operational excellence of the Stars Training Academy (STA). This dual-impact role oversees the full lifecycle of business development—from identifying grant and RFP opportunities to managing contract negotiations and direct sales of SBHG trainings to diverse payors. Beyond revenue growth, the Director manages day-to-day STA operations, including budgeting, staffing, and the execution of high-level training partnerships with government agencies and universities. Serving as a key liaison for SBHG, they collaborate with executive leadership to drive marketing initiatives and ensure the successful delivery of clinical training across the region.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Public Administration (MPA), Social Work (MSW), or a high-level equivalent field.
- 5+ years of leadership in business development, including strategic planning, contracting, and market expansion within behavioral health or social services.
- 5+ years of experience directing healthcare or social service programs, with a proven track record of managing high-performing teams.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated expertise in writing, editing, and coordinating complex government funding proposals and RFPs (preferred).
- Experience in the implementation and delivery of professional training services (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Coordinating the development of proposals in response to solicitations, grant opportunities and other business development for SBHG.
- Monitoring communications about solicitations (e.g. Requests for Proposals) and presenting them the SBHG Leadership.
- Resourcing grant writers, developing a production schedule, setting team meetings, reviewing and editing proposal materials, and assuring required elements are included or addressed.
- Lead the strategic growth and operational excellence of the Stars Training Academy (STA).
- Oversees the full lifecycle of business development—from identifying grant and RFP opportunities to managing contract negotiations and direct sales of SBHG trainings to diverse payors.
- Manages day-to-day STA operations, including budgeting, staffing, and the execution of high-level training partnerships with government agencies and universities.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to drive marketing initiatives and ensure the successful delivery of clinical training across the region.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
