Executive Director, Childrens Hospital

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Yale School of Medicine (YSM) is one of the world's leading centers for biomedical research, advanced clinical care, and medical education. It ranks third among medical schools receiving funds from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is in Tier One of best medical schools: research by U.S. News & World Report. The YSM department of pediatrics a world leader in improving the health of children and adolescents by transforming and integrating pediatric education, research, and clinical care. Our faculty and staff are uncompromising in their commitment to the welfare of children and adolescents. One of two major pediatric centers in Connecticut, we offer an extensive range of services for patients and physicians through our 14 specialties. In addition, we have several interdisciplinary centers and programs that involve collaborations with multiple departments throughout Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital. Thanks to our reputation for comprehensive pediatric care, we serve as a regional and national center for referral and consultation. Many of our physicians are internationally recognized for their innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions, including arrhythmias, diabetes, pediatric cystic fibrosis, childhood cancers, diabetes, dyslexia, blood disorders, infectious diseases, and complications of premature birth, as well as many other disorders.

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital

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YNHCH) offers Connecticut's largest and most comprehensive array of pediatric services. With 208 licensed beds, YNHCH includes two neonatal intensive care units, a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit, a pediatric intensive care unit, a pediatric psychiatry unit, an adolescent psychiatry unit, 24-hour Level 1 Pediatric Emergency Trauma Center and a pediatric surgery center. YNHCH, with campuses in New Haven and Bridgeport, is part of the nationally recognized Yale New Haven Hospital, a 1,541-bed not-for-profit teaching hospital affiliated with Yale School of Medicine. The Yale New Haven Hospital campuses and associated ambulatory sites are Magnet-designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. In addition to its inpatient units, YNHCH has three Pediatric Specialty Centers in New Haven and others in Greenwich, New London, Norwalk, Old Saybrook and Trumbull to provide specialty care to children closer to their communities. Under the leadership of Dr. Clifford Bogue, chair of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine and physician-in-chief of Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and Beth Heinz, MHA, MSW, senior vice president for women's and children's services, the two institutions are together poised for a transformative future.

Principal Responsibilities:
The Executive Director for Children's Hospital plays a critical role in advancing the fundraising goals and transforming healthcare. The Executive Director will lead a comprehensive fundraising program to cultivate and steward a portfolio of dedicated donors who share the vision of YNHCH being a world leader in improving the health of children and adolescents by transforming and integrating pediatric education, research, and clinical care. class children's hospital . The funds raised will fuel groundbreaking research, clinical trials, and advancements in cancer treatments, ultimately saving lives and enhancing the patient experience. As Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and Yale School of Medicine solidify their position as leading institutions in pediatric care and research, the Executive Director will have the opportunity to strengthen the fundraising team and expand the overall fundraising operation, ensuring continued success in achieving its mission.

Jointly reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs at the Yale School of Medicine and the Chair of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief of Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, the Executive Director will build and supervise a team of fundraisers to oversee fundraising efforts focused on the research and care of children at both the School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, aligning their work with the priorities set by leadership. The Executive Director will participate in strategic planning, ensuring that fundraising efforts align with the department of pediatrics and hospital strategic priorities. They will bring sophisticated development expertise, employing philanthropic and stewardship strategies to engage grateful patients, friends, and alumni in supporting Yale Pediatrics and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital research, teaching, and clinical programs. As a valued senior management team member, the Executive Director will inspire trust, foster collaboration, and advocate for staff while serving as a thought leader in fundraising.

Directs multiple functional areas within a department of the University and ensures compliance with University policies and procedures. Manages, mentors, and guides a team of directors, managers, and other staff in their work, programs, initiatives, and activities. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of the University and its priorities and needs and represents the University in interactions with prospective donors/donors, volunteers, alumni, grant makers, and other individuals and groups/entities. Establishes and implements long- and short-range goals for the functional area(s) consistent with University goals and objectives. Sets and achieves unit objectives. Develops strategies to achieve unit results and enhance productivity and performance. Establishes, promotes, strengthens, and maintains productive and collaborative relationships with key constituents and partners - both inside and outside the university. Directs and establishes parameters for large projects for the Office of Development. Works with internal and external contacts to solve problems that range from routine to complex in nature. Oversees and/or conducts research, as needed, in evaluating viable solutions. Directs, implements and ensures compliance with new or revised standards, policies, and procedures, affecting assigned functional areas Helps assess resource needs, as well as potential expenditures and, as needed, cost saving measures. Represents the University in discussions, interactions, and negotiations either with donors or others, as appropriate. Implements strategies to provide professional development for staff and to encourage their highest level of performance. Coaches, develops and inspires staff to maximize their potential. Takes on special assignments and other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:
Proven success in leading and implementing large strategic fundraising and advancement planning efforts, including those with a multi-/inter-disciplinary focus. Proven track record in identifying prospects and cultivating, soliciting and closing significant and transformative gifts from a range of sources. Superb organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills. Conversant in the sciences. Ability to articulate a vision and strategy in coordination with an executive leadership team. Experience managing, inspiring, leading and directing staff with an emphasis on building a strong and collaborative team. Commitment to an inclusive workplace. Ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.). Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with colleagues and understand complex organizations. A record of accomplishment of effective collaboration across traditional boundaries and roles. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and successfully in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and a sense of humor. Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality. Willingness and ability to travel, as needed.

Principal Responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities
1. Directs multiple functional areas within a department of the University and ensures compliance with University policies and procedures.
2. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of the University and its priorities and needs and represents the University in interactions with prospective donors/donors, volunteers, alumni, grant makers, and other individuals and groups/entities.
3. Establishes and implements long- and short-range goals for the functional area(s) consistent with University goals and objectives. Sets and achieves unit objectives. Develops strategies to achieve unit results and enhance productivity and performance.
4. Establishes, promotes, strengthens, and maintains productive and collaborative relationships with key constituents and partners - both inside and outside the university.
5. Directs and establishes parameters for large projects for the Office of Development. Works with internal and external contacts to solve problems that range from routine to complex in nature. Oversees and/or conducts research, as needed, in evaluating viable solutions.
6. Directs, implements and ensures compliance with new or revised standards, policies, and procedures, affecting assigned functional areas
7. Helps assess resource needs, as well as potential expenditures and, as needed, cost saving measures.
8. Represents the University in discussions, interactions, and negotiations either with donors or others, as appropriate.
9. Implements strategies to provide professional development for staff and to encourage their highest level of performance. Coaches, develops and inspires staff to maximize their potential.
10. Takes on special assignments and other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree and ten years of related work experience in an academic, medical or research institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience
1. Significant strategic planning; knowledge of, or direct experience, in a fundraising campaign within larger organizations.
2. Familiarity with the mission of a complex university.
3. Comfort with and prior leadership in a medical or research environment, related to children's hospital or department of pediatrics setting.

Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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