Interim Chief Executive Officer

Kirby Bates Associates, a premier national healthcare leadership firm, is seeking an Interim Chief Executive Officer for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma Nursing) and its subsidiaries.

The Interim CEO is responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial leadership of the enterprise and ensures activities align with the mission, vision, bylaws, strategy, and governance policies established by the Board of Directors.  The Interim CEO will provide visionary, steady, and accountable leadership advancing Sigma’s global impact and partnerships.

Requirements

Master’s degree required; doctoral degree strongly preferred.

Background in nurse executive leadership required, along with business administration, nonprofit management, or related field experience.

Certification in Association Management (e.g., CAE) desirable. If not already credentialed, the Interim CEO must demonstrate an understanding of the principles of association management in relation to a membership organization.

Proven senior executive leadership of a complex nonprofit or global organization.

Brings expertise in nonprofit governance, accreditation standards, and international regulatory compliance.

Advanced financial skills in budgeting, forecasting, reserves management, and long-term planning. Has managed multi-million-dollar budgets, complex revenue streams, and philanthropic assets.

Successful record of working with and building healthy, accountable, high-performing cultures, teams, and developing talent.

Demonstrated ability to lead organizations successfully through restructuring and transformation.

Brings international leadership experience in cross-cultural communication, global partnerships, and program oversight.

KBA Interim Executive Leaders receive an excellent compensation package including housing, transportation, regular travel home, and team support throughout the engagement.

Kirby Bates Associates is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our associates.