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Human Resources Manager	Finance / Accounting Officer
Location: HR Department Salary: $65,000/year Job Description: Oversee hiring, onboarding, staff training, and compliance with labor laws and nonprofit regulations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field Experience in HR management	Location: Finance Office Salary: $60,000/year Job Description: Manage budgets, payroll, grants, and university financial reporting. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance Strong attention to detail and experience with nonprofit accounting

Admissions Officer	Director of Student Services
Location: Admissions Office Salary: $50,000/year Job Description: Recruit, interview, and assist prospective students; coordinate campus tours and application processing. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills	Location: Student Services Office Salary: $70,000/year Job Description: Coordinate student support programs, including counseling, mentoring, and accommodations for students with IDD. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s in psychology, social work, or related field Experience with special needs populations

IT Support Specialist	Registrar
Location: IT Department Salary: $58,000/year Job Description: Provide technology support for staff and students, maintain hardware and software systems. Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field Strong problem-solving skills	Location: Academic Affairs Salary: $58,000/year Job Description: Manage student records, registration processes, transcripts, and enrollment data. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required Strong organizational and computer skills

Chief of Behavioral Operations	Director of Fundraising
Department: Behavioral Health Reports to: Casey Biggs Average Salary: $130,000 – $140,000/year (Nashville, TN) About the Role: Lead and oversee the strategic execution of behavioral health operations—supervise the Admissions, Residential Living, and related departments. Drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and program innovation. Key Responsibilities: Implement strategic vision and goals for behavioral health operations. Manage departmental leaders and ensure integrated service delivery. Monitor performance metrics, budget, compliance, and quality improvement. Lead resource planning and stakeholder engagement. Champion staff development and operational best practices. Qualifications: Advanced degree in behavioral health, social work, psychology, or related field. 10+ years in leadership roles within behavioral health. Strong operational and budget management experience.	Department: Fundraising Reports to: Casey Biggs Average Salary: $75,000 – $85,000/year (Nashville, TN) About the Role: Lead fundraising strategy to secure philanthropic support and grow revenue streams. Develop and manage donor relationships, fundraising campaigns, and events. Key Responsibilities: Create annual fundraising plans and goals. Oversee grant writing, donor cultivation, and partnership opportunities. Lead events and campaigns, both in-person and digital. Manage fundraising staff or consultants and reporting. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in nonprofit management or relevant field. 7+ years in fundraising leadership, especially within health or nonprofit sectors. Strong donor relations and campaign management skills.

Chief of Behavioral Operations

Director of Fundraising

Department: Behavioral Health Reports to: Casey Biggs Average Salary: $130,000 – $140,000/year (Nashville, TN) About the Role: Lead and oversee the strategic execution of behavioral health operations—supervise the Admissions, Residential Living, and related departments. Drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and program innovation. Key Responsibilities: Implement strategic vision and goals for behavioral health operations. Manage departmental leaders and ensure integrated service delivery. Monitor performance metrics, budget, compliance, and quality improvement. Lead resource planning and stakeholder engagement. Champion staff development and operational best practices. Qualifications: Advanced degree in behavioral health, social work, psychology, or related field. 10+ years in leadership roles within behavioral health. Strong operational and budget management experience.

Department: Fundraising Reports to: Casey Biggs Average Salary: $75,000 – $85,000/year (Nashville, TN) About the Role: Lead fundraising strategy to secure philanthropic support and grow revenue streams. Develop and manage donor relationships, fundraising campaigns, and events. Key Responsibilities: Create annual fundraising plans and goals. Oversee grant writing, donor cultivation, and partnership opportunities. Lead events and campaigns, both in-person and digital. Manage fundraising staff or consultants and reporting. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in nonprofit management or relevant field. 7+ years in fundraising leadership, especially within health or nonprofit sectors. Strong donor relations and campaign management skills.

Director of Residential Living Program	Director of Admissions
Department: Residential Living Reports to: Casey Biggs Average Salary: ~$75,000/year (Nashville, TN) About the Role: Oversee residential behavioral health programming. Lead operations, staff supervision, and ensure high-quality, safe living environments for clients. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage residential program services and quality standards. Supervise staff and ensure compliance with care protocols. Monitor client outcomes and manage budgeting and resources. Support family and referral communication. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in social work, psychology, or related field. 5+ years of residential program or behavioral health leadership experience. Strong program administration and interpersonal skills.	Department: Admissions Reports to: Casey Biggs Average Salary: $70,000 – $80,000/year (Nashville, TN) About the Role: Oversee all facets of the admissions process, from initial client inquiries to onboarding. Ensure compassionate and efficient access to behavioral health services. Key Responsibilities: Develop admissions policies and workflows. Manage the admissions team and coordinate with clinical departments. Review eligibility and placement decisions. Provide clear communication to families and referrals. Support performance tracking and continuous improvement. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field. 5+ years of admissions or enrollment leadership experience. Excellent communication, organizational, and compliance skills

Director of Residential Living Program

Director of Admissions

Department: Residential Living Reports to: Casey Biggs Average Salary: ~$75,000/year (Nashville, TN) About the Role: Oversee residential behavioral health programming. Lead operations, staff supervision, and ensure high-quality, safe living environments for clients. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage residential program services and quality standards. Supervise staff and ensure compliance with care protocols. Monitor client outcomes and manage budgeting and resources. Support family and referral communication. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in social work, psychology, or related field. 5+ years of residential program or behavioral health leadership experience. Strong program administration and interpersonal skills.

Department: Admissions Reports to: Casey Biggs Average Salary: $70,000 – $80,000/year (Nashville, TN) About the Role: Oversee all facets of the admissions process, from initial client inquiries to onboarding. Ensure compassionate and efficient access to behavioral health services. Key Responsibilities: Develop admissions policies and workflows. Manage the admissions team and coordinate with clinical departments. Review eligibility and placement decisions. Provide clear communication to families and referrals. Support performance tracking and continuous improvement. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field. 5+ years of admissions or enrollment leadership experience. Excellent communication, organizational, and compliance skills

	Hr Associate
	Department: Human Resources Reports To: Director of Human Resources Salary: $60-70k Position Summary: The HR Associate supports the Human Resources Department by assisting with recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. This role ensures smooth HR processes that foster a positive work environment for staff, faculty, and student employees at Living the Dream University. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and onboarding new employees. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in compliance with university policies and legal requirements. Provide support for payroll processing, timekeeping, and attendance tracking. Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, leave policies, and HR procedures. Assist in coordinating training and professional development programs. Support HR compliance with federal and state labor laws and institutional policies. Help organize employee engagement and wellness initiatives. Act as a point of contact for HR-related questions and direct complex matters to the HR Director. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Minimum 1–2 years of HR or administrative experience preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. High level of confidentiality and professionalism. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR software systems. Knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices preferred.

Hr Associate

Department: Human Resources Reports To: Director of Human Resources Salary: $60-70k Position Summary: The HR Associate supports the Human Resources Department by assisting with recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. This role ensures smooth HR processes that foster a positive work environment for staff, faculty, and student employees at Living the Dream University. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and onboarding new employees. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in compliance with university policies and legal requirements. Provide support for payroll processing, timekeeping, and attendance tracking. Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, leave policies, and HR procedures. Assist in coordinating training and professional development programs. Support HR compliance with federal and state labor laws and institutional policies. Help organize employee engagement and wellness initiatives. Act as a point of contact for HR-related questions and direct complex matters to the HR Director. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Minimum 1–2 years of HR or administrative experience preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. High level of confidentiality and professionalism. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR software systems. Knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices preferred.

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