Executive Director, Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Innovation (Grant Funded)

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Executive Director, Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Innovation (Grant Funded) at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

College of Medicine

Hours

37.5

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:

The Executive Director of the Belmont Collaborative forHealth Systems Innovation (BCHSI) provides on-site leadership for the strategy,operations, partnerships, and financial sustainability of a rapidly growing,mission-driven health innovation collaborative.
BCHSI is a multi sector innovation platform anchored withinthe Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine. The Collaborative convenes healthsystems, industry, policymakers, and global partners to accelerate real worldsolutions that advance whole person care.
Reporting to the HCA Health Systems Endowed Chair, the Executive Directoroperationalizes the Collaborative's vision, leads fundraising and revenuedevelopment efforts, and ensures disciplined execution across programs,convenings, and partnerships. BCHSIis expanding its national and international reach while building theinfrastructure required for long term impact and financial self sufficiency.
The Executive Director serves as the central coordinating leader among BelmontUniversity leadership, the University Development team, faculty, fellows,advisory board members, and external partners.

This position is funded in whole or in part by agrant. Employment is subject to the continued availability of grantfunding and does not imply a guarantee of employment beyond the grant period.
This is an on-site position based at BelmontUniversity in Nashville, Tennessee. Regular in-person meetings, events, andconvenings are required, with periodic travel.

Primary position responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Operational Execution

• Lead the day-to-day operations of BCHSI, executing strategies, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Develop and implement annual and multi-year operating plans, including goals, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Establish governance structures, workflows, and operational systems that support growth and accountability.

Fundraising, Revenue Generation & FinancialSustainability

• Lead fundraising and revenue strategy with a clear mandate to achieve financial sustainability.
• Partner closely with Belmont University Advancement and College of Medicine leadership to cultivate philanthropic gifts, grants, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify and develop diversified revenue streams aligned with BCHSI's mission.

Partnership Development & External Relations

• Serve as a primary on-site representative of BCHSI to health systems, foundations, industry, policymakers, and global collaborators.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships that differentiate BCHSI as an execution-oriented innovation platform.
• Engage advisory board members and fellows in activating partnerships.

Program Development, Convenings & Impact

• Oversee the design and execution of BCHSI programs, pilots, fellowships, and convenings.
• Ensure initiatives move from ideation to activation, measurement, and learning.
• Track outcomes and impact to inform scaling and sustainability decisions.

Governance, Communication & Leadership Support

• Act as the central liaison, for the BCHSI Advisory Board.
• Provide regular updates and strategic updates and actionable recommendations to the HSS endowed chair, senior College of Medicine leadership, and university leadership.
• Coordinate internally across the Frist College of Medicine and Belmont University.

The above statements describe the job's essentialresponsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of theduties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

Form diverse leaders of character;

Equip people to solve the world's complex problems through teaching, research and service;

And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution's strategic objectives.
• Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, partnership development, and building sustainable initiatives.
• Strong strategic, operational, and relationship-building skills with a demonstrated ability to execute.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education
Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, health systems science, or a related field is required. Master's degree or higher is preferred.

Required Experience
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare, innovation, academia, nonprofit, or complex multi-stakeholder environments.