Strategic Operations Executive (COO) - Health Nonprofit

Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness; Enterprise (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to serve as the CEO’s senior operational partner, translating strategy into reliable execution across programs and locations. The role builds systems, accountability, and cross‑functional coordination to deliver high‑quality services while integrating operational, financial, clinical, and regulatory considerations.

The COO oversees directors and managers, champions performance dashboards, and leads organizational change to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and significant executive leadership experience may be considered.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare or similarly complex regulated environments.
• Experience with organizational performance management, change leadership, and executive decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the CEO's executive partner for organizational operations and implementation.
• Translate priorities into operational plans, ownership, timelines, resources, measures, and accountability.
• Maintain organization-wide view of operating conditions, risks, and competing priorities.
• Establish operating rhythms and clear ownership across departments.
• Provide executive oversight and coaching to senior leaders.
• Develop leadership capacity to distribute operational knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Systems thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, public administration, behavioral health administration, or related field

Job description

Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to serve as the CEO’s senior operational partner, translating strategy into reliable execution across programs and locations. The role builds systems, accountability, and cross‑functional coordination to deliver high‑quality services while integrating operational, financial, clinical, and regulatory considerations.

The COO oversees directors and managers, champions performance dashboards, and leads organizational change to