Head of Design, Growth

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC), University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. HBC is located within the College of Medicine and is the only Regional Blood Center owned and operated by a University in United States.

The Hoxworth Blood Center is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Growth to lead strategic growth and expansion initiatives across all donor collections, including Neighborhood Donor Centers (NDCs), mobile blood drives, and emerging service lines across both existing and new markets. This full-time (100% FTE) leadership position will be responsible for identifying, developing, and executing business growth strategies that increase donor participation, optimize collection site performance, expand market presence and drive sustainable revenue growth.

The Director of Growth will collaborate closely with Donor Recruitment, Marketing, Operations, Hospital Services, Community Partners, and report to Executive Leadership to align growth strategies with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and operational capabilities.

Key responsibilities include overseeing market expansion planning and execution, evaluating new collection sites, cultivating strategic partnerships, and developing go-to-market strategies for new programs and services. Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy to expand donor collections across mobile drives, NDCs, and other service lines.
Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, including demographic analysis, competitive landscape, and demand forecasting.
Lead site selection, business case development, and launch planning for new NDC locations and expansion initiatives.
Drive optimization of existing footprint by improving performance of underperforming drives, sites, and territories.
Establish and manage strategic partnerships to expand mobile drive opportunities and donor pipelines.
Collaborate with Operations and Labs to align growth initiatives with capacity, supply chain, and production constraints.
Build financial models and ROI analyses for expansion initiatives.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) related to donor growth, site productivity and market penetration.
Monitor and report on growth performance; adjust strategies based on data-driven insights.
Ensure all growth initiatives comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on growth opportunities.
hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Marketing or related field.

Seven (7) years of experience in healthcare, business development, operations or related field.
Minimum five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, including direct supervision
Demonstrated experience in growth strategy, market expansion, or multi-site operations.
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans
Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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