Chief of Staff

Confidential Search | Chief of Staff📍 Nashville, TN | Full-Time | Executive Leadership RoleSalary: $110,000K-$130,000K per yearAbout the OpportunityA mission-driven, community-centered healthcare organization is seeking a Chief of Staff (CoS) to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key driver of enterprise alignment, execution, and organizational effectiveness.This executive will play a pivotal role in advancing an ambitious multi-year strategic roadmap taking the organization into their 2.0, ensuring that priorities translate into clear action, cross-functional coordination, and measurable outcomes.The Chief of Staff will act as a trusted advisor, integrator, and force multiplier, enabling the CEO to focus on long-term strategy, partnerships, and growth while ensuring operational excellence across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Strategy & AlignmentTranslate executive and board priorities into enterprise-wide plans, timelines, and decision frameworksLead strategic planning processes and ensure alignment across divisionsDrive organizational clarity through structured operating rhythms and communicationCEO Partnership & Executive AdvisoryServe as a strategic thought partner to the CEOPrepare briefings, presentations, and key communicationsAnticipate organizational needs and emerging challengesExecutive Leadership Team IntegrationManage leadership meeting cadence, agendas, and follow-throughStrengthen collaboration, accountability, and decision disciplineFoster a culture rooted in equity, clarity, and executionGovernance & Board StrategyOversee board materials, dashboards, and strategic updatesCoordinate board and committee engagementSupport governance effectiveness alongside the CEO and Board ChairCulture, People & Organizational EffectivenessPartner with HR to advance talent strategy and workforce planningStrengthen employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational healthEmbed trauma-informed, equity-centered practices across teamsAlign values with employee experience and performance systemsInitiative & Performance ManagementTrack and drive progress of enterprise strategic initiativesBuild dashboards and reporting systems for performance visibilityLead cross-functional project reviews and risk mitigationCross-Functional IntegrationAlign initiatives across healthcare, operations, finance, development, and marketingImprove internal systems, communication flow, and scalabilityExecutive Communications & Narrative LeadershipShape strategic messaging aligned with CEO voice and organizational prioritiesDrive internal communication rhythms that promote transparency and cohesionStrategic Readiness & PartnershipsSupport acquisition and partnership readiness, including due diligence and integrationEnsure cultural and operational alignment during periods of changeKey CompetenciesCEO Force MultiplierStrategic Integration & Enterprise AlignmentGovernance & Board StrategyCulture Leadership & Organizational EffectivenessCross-Functional LeadershipAccountability & Performance ManagementExecutive Communication & InfluenceSound Judgment & Learning AgilityExecutive Leadership BehaviorsAlign decisions to strategyModel emotionally intelligent leadershipChampion equity and cultureUphold compliance and ethical standardsLead with financial discipline and transparencyCenter community impact and lived experienceDemonstrate optimism, integrity, and clarityQualificationsMaster’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field8–10 years of senior leadership or executive operations experienceProven success in strategic planning, organizational integration, or governanceExceptional communication, judgment, and strategic thinkingExperience in healthcare, human services, or mission-driven organizations preferredDemonstrated commitment to equity and whole-person healthAble to travel 20-25% of the timeWhy This Role MattersThis is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a high-impact organization, strengthen internal culture, and drive meaningful outcomes for the community. The Chief of Staff will be central to aligning people, strategy, and execution in service of long-term mission success.Additional Benefits:• Health Insurance with employer paid premium for staff• Dental and Vision Insurance with employer paid premiums with buy-up options• Paid vacation (more than 5 weeks in your first year of employment for full-time employees)• 12 paid holidays per year• Employee Assistance Program• Short-Term Disability• Long-Term Disability with employer paid premiums• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan• Group Term Life Insurance (100% employer-paid)• Voluntary Term Life Insurance with no medical underwriting• Voluntary Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident