Job Details

Alexandria, United States | Posted on 07/07/2025

• Client Name National Medical Fellowships (NMF)
• Date Opened 07/07/2025
• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 5+ years
• Country United States

Job Description

Are youa mission-driven leader ready to make a significant impact on the future of thehealthcare workforce?

About NMF

NationalMedical Fellowships is a nonprofit organization that advances health careworkforce development so everyone has a fair and just opportunity to achievetheir highest level of health. Founded in 1946, NMF has awarded over $50million in scholarships and offers service-learning programs, mentorshipopportunities, and clinical research leadership training for students andpractitioners of medicine, behavioral health and related health professions. Byexpanding the health care workforce, NMF works to ensure everyone has access tothe highest quality care from providers who understand them and share theirlived experiences.

Position Summary
NMF seeks an experienced and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) tojoin our executive team. This newly created role will lead and integrate ourcore operational areas: Programs, Marketing, and Alumni Engagement .Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO will ensure operational excellence,foster cross-functional collaboration, and most importantly, drive thecontinued growth and innovation of NMF's impactful programs.

This isa unique opportunity for a leader who is deeply passionate about programdevelopment and ready to make a national impact in the healthcare space.

This isa remote position , with a preference for candidates located inthe Northeast U.S.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadershipteam members to develop and implement organizational strategy and enhanceteamwork that advances NMF's mission
• Provide visionary leadership for Programs, Marketing, and AlumniEngagement departments
• Translate organizational goals into actionable departmental objectiveswith clear metrics
• Represent NMF in strategic partnerships, industry conferences, andstakeholder meetings

Program Development & Management

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for the design,implementation, and evaluation of NMF's global programs portfolio
• Provide strategic direction for program development, ensuring alignmentwith NMF's programmatic theory of change, that programming is addressing theemerging needs of the health care field and workforce, and maximum impact
• Establish and manage key programmatic partnerships and relationships
• Oversee program budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
  

• Direct marketing strategies that elevate NMF's brand visibility andsupport fundraising efforts
• Oversee the development of compelling messaging that effectivelycommunicates NMF's impact and value
• Guide digital marketing strategies and content development across allplatforms
• Ensure marketing initiatives support program recruitment and alumniengagement goals
  

• Collaborating with colleagues across departments (Programs andDevelopment) provides strategic direction for and oversight of a comprehensivealumni engagement strategy to leverage NMF's extensive network
• Support the creation of pathways for alumni to contribute theirexpertise, resources, and networks to advance NMF's mission
• Establish mentorship and professional development opportunitiesconnecting alumni with current scholars
• Oversee alumni events, communications, and recognition programs
  

• Optimize organizational processes and workflows across departments
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets and ensure fiscalresponsibility
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting processes related toprogramming and alumni engagement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and organizational policies
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nonprofit Management, Administration, BusinessAdministration, Public Health, or related field
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience with progressively increasingresponsibility, preferably in nonprofit organizations
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple functional areassimultaneously
• Proven track record in program development, implementation, andevaluation
• Experience managing and developing professional staff
• Excellence in organizational development and operational efficiency
• Experience with strategic planning and implementation
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare, education, or philanthropy sectors
• Knowledge of medical education systems and healthcare workforcedevelopment issues
• Experience with scholarship program administration
• Background in alumni relations or network development
• Proficiency with CRM systems, program management software, and dataanalytics
• Experience in marketing or communications leadership
  
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and visioninsurance
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and growth