Executive Director, Public Health Grants & Strategy

092 TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ENDMT TRUST; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Director for 092 TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ENDMT TRUST leads a premier Oklahoma public health endowment. The role reports to the Board, translating governance direction into strategy, managing staff, grants, and programs while navigating a complex policy environment to maximize statewide health impact.

The position requires senior leadership experience, strong governance skills, and the ability to steward a substantial endowment in service of Oklahoma communities.

Qualifications

• Significant executive or senior leadership experience in a complex organization.
• Experience working with governing boards or public authorities.
• Strong political acumen and strategic thinking.
• Ability to translate Board strategy into action and measurable outcomes.
• Financial stewardship including reading complex statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Board Governance and Strategic Partnership: serve as principal executive partner to the Board.
• Strategic Leadership: translate board direction into priorities, plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Government Relations and Political Acumen: build relationships with state leaders and stakeholders.
• Public Stewardship and Accountability: ensure transparency, ethics, and fiscal controls.
• Grantmaking and Impact: oversee grants aligned with mission and evaluate outcomes.
• External Leadership and Partnerships: act as ambassador for TSET statewide.

Skills

Executive leadership

Board governance

Strategic planning

Public health administration

Grantmaking oversight

Job description

Executive Director for 092 TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ENDMT TRUST leads a premier Oklahoma public health endowment. The role reports to the Board, translating governance direction into strategy, managing staff, grants, and programs while navigating a complex policy environment to maximize statewide health impact.

The position requires senior leadership experience, strong governance skills, and the ability to steward a substantial endowment in service of Oklahoma communities.