As the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ChildServe's operating companies. In this dynamic leadership position, you will drive strategy, inspire performance, and champion innovation to ensure each company thrives. Your efforts will strengthen their impact, advancing our mission and vision while achieving strategic, operational, and financial excellence.
What You'll Do
- Partner with the CEO and the Executive Team to nurture a mission-driven culture and develop and evaluate organizational strategy.
- In collaboration with the CEO, support governance through partnership with the Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and related committees.
- Align operating companies with ChildServe’s mission and strategy, fostering intercompany collaboration to deliver an integrated system of care that improves the health and well-being of children and young adults.
- Drive strategic growth through organic expansion, geographic accessibility, and mergers.
- Ensure operational and financial success across all operating companies.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and staff engagement, building organizational and leadership capacity to sustain long-term success.
- Oversee organizational planning, compliance, performance systems, and budget management to achieve strategic and operational goals.
What You'll Need
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as public administration, business administration, or healthcare administration.
- Ten years of professional experience marked by advancement through leadership roles in complex environments.
- Five years of Executive/Senior-Level experience in regulated environments that involve accreditation, health and human services licensing, and compliance with external regulations.
- Experience developing and implementing organizational strategy while overseeing complex operations in health or human services settings.
- Ability to drive significant organizational change and lead collaboration, partnerships, and merger strategies.
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Ability to understand and communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
Why ChildServe?
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
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Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
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We’re not your average non-profit. We serve more than 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
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Our team rocks. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
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Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
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We believe we our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
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We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
