Director of Special Projects (Office of the President)

CURE International Children's Hospitals•Grand Rapids, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

CURE International is a faith-based nonprofit organization operating a global network of children’s hospitals that provide life-changing surgical care to children with treatable disabilities. Through excellence in medicine, intentional ministry, and long-term capacity building, CURE serves children and families across Africa and the Philippines—proclaiming the hope of the gospel alongside world-class care. Position Overview The Director, Special Projects is a senior individual contributor within the Office of the President, reporting directly to the President & CEO. This role serves as a strategic execution partner—ensuring that the organization’s highest-priority initiatives, communications, and leadership commitments move forward with clarity, discipline, and follow-through. Operating at the intersection of strategy, operations, and executive communication, the Director translates leadership direction into coordinated action across the organization, prepares executive- and board-level materials, and maintains continuity of progress during periods of executive travel or external engagement. The role is ideal for a globally experienced professional who thrives in complex, mission-driven environments and can operate confidently at both strategic and execution levels.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Global Health, Public Health (MPH), International Development, Health Policy, Health Administration, or a closely related field
8–10+ years of experience in global health, international development, or complex mission-driven organizations
Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives with responsibility for execution
Proven ability to support senior leadership and prepare executive- or board-level materials
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive information
Alignment with CURE’s Christian mission and values

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting healthcare delivery organizations or hospital systems
Familiarity with global health environments involving ministries of health, donors, NGOs, or faith-based partners
Experience with strategic planning, organizational performance tracking, or enterprise-level initiatives
Prior exposure to board governance or major donor engagement

Responsibilities

Lead execution of high-priority, cross-functional initiatives originating from the Office of the President
Translate executive priorities into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables with accountability
Coordinate inputs across departments to drive alignment and momentum
Proactively identify risks, delays, or misalignment and elevate them for action
Prepare polished executive-, board-, and donor-ready materials, including briefs and presentations
Synthesize complex medical, operational, and programmatic information into clear narratives
Support preparation and coordination of board packets and leadership materials
Draft correspondence and communications on behalf of the President when delegated
Support tracking and reporting for CURE’s multi-year strategic plan and annual priorities
Monitor progress against key initiatives, milestones, and organizational goals
Prepare concise executive and board updates on progress and priorities
Coordinate cross-departmental inputs to ensure accuracy and alignment
Maintain continuity of work during executive travel and external engagements
Track commitments, follow-ups, and open decisions to ensure nothing stalls
Partner closely with the Executive Assistant to support seamless information flow
Represent the Office of the President with professionalism, discretion, and mission alignment