Head of Business Relationships & Talent at Nursing CE Central

Must apply directly on our site on the company career page at: https://nursingcecentral.com/careers

Status: Full time in office position in Lexington, KY with travel requirements, with benefits (Health, dental, etc.)

Start Date: As soon as available

*No healthcare experience required!

Hours: 8am-5PM EST, Monday-Friday, in office role with travel requirements with overtime as needed. Overtime should be expected.

Location: This is a full-time Monday - Friday in office position with travel requirements.

Pay: $85,000-$120,000 depending on experience

Who is Nursing CE Central?

Nursing CE Central is a private educational company serving nurses. We have over 500,000 users and represent one of the largest providers of CEU to nurses in America and worldwide. However, we are a small and nimble team with less than 25 employees.

The environment is fast-paced and hard working. You’ll need to be driven, ambitious, and an A-player to make it at Nursing CE Central.

We live by our core values which are Innovate, Dedicate, Be Great, Collaborate and WIN.

More About the Role:

The Head of Business Relationships & Talent is a connector and builder. This role is responsible for making industry connections that drive employment pipelines, partnerships, acquisitions, industry political influence, and other ventures that advance Nursing CE Central and its sister companies.

You will represent NCC externally at conferences, meetings, and events (often on short notice), while also building long-term pipelines of talent, partnerships, and growth opportunities that align with our mission.

What it’s like working at Nursing CE Central:

Working at Nursing CE Central is fast-paced and dynamic. You will be forced to think outside the box and pivot often. You will need to be willing to put the company first and focus on it 100% during working hours. If overtime and extra effort scare you this is not the position for you. This is not a relaxing desk job. This is a mission.

However, if you are a driven A-player who wants to push their abilities to the limit and grow, Nursing CE Central is perfect for you. You will have the room and ability to grow professionally and financially. And you will be surrounded by other A-players who are constantly pushing you to improve.

Here are our core values – This is how we operate every day.

If these do not fully resonate with you, please do not apply. It will become apparent in the interview process and we only hire true culture fits who align with our core values.

-Innovate – How can we be better than the competition? Better than everyone else. How can we do things differently?

-Dedicate – Make a plan. Stick to it. Don’t give up.

Be Great – Be the best at whatever you do. Take pride in your work. Mediocrity is the enemy.

-Collaborate – Be a team player. Encourage your teammates to be better. Challenge them and achieve more together.

=Win – Be number one! Don’t stop striving for success. Never be complacent.

-Personal values that align with Nursing CE Central:

At Nursing CE Central we are cognizant of the culture we are building. Below are some of the most important aspects of our culture:

-Empathy – Being aware of how your actions affect others and your role within the organization.

-Respect – For your superiors and the overall mission of the organization.

-Order – Working through problems systematically and with attention to detail.

-Relentless pursuit of growth – Putting the welfare and growth of the company before personal needs and emotional needs of others.

Why work at Nursing CE Central?

Working at Nursing CE Central is a great career move, both long-term and short-term. It provides both stability and room for growth for select employees.

Top notch pay and benefits:

-Fully paid health insurance after one year. 50% paid in year one.

-Retirement with company match

-Fully paid dental insurance

-Fully paid life insurance

-Paid vacation and sick time

Objectives & Targets For This Role:

-Identify and recruit potential employees within the nursing and healthcare education industry.

-Develop and nurture partnerships, affiliates, and target acquisitions.

-Build relationships with influential industry political bodies, nursing boards (BONs), entrepreneurs, and professional organizations.

-Promote NCC within and outside of the nursing industry to expand brand visibility and influence.

What will be my day-to-day responsibilities?

-Create meaningful connections that generate value for the company.

-Build and maintain pipelines for future employee recruitment.

-Forge relationships that lead to strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

-Plan resources and conduct industry research to support pipeline growth efforts.

-Represent NCC at industry conferences and events; frequent travel, sometimes with short notice, is required.

-Participate in select interviews to help assess and secure top talent.

What skill set is needed?

-Proven ability to network, develop relationships, and influence decision-makers.

-Strong background in recruiting, business development, partnerships, or external relations.

-Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills.

-Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.

-Comfortable with frequent travel and being the external face of the company.

-Driven, ambitious, and aligned with NCC’s core values: Innovate, Dedicate, Be Great, Collaborate, Win.

-Highly detail oriented, consistently

-Ability to perform high volume of recruitment interviews and document appropriately

-MUST be highly organized and have a sharp attention to detail.

-MUST excel in time management and written and oral communication.

-What experience/education is needed?

-Must speak fluent English

-Must have Bachelor's degree, preferably in business management or HR

-No experience in healthcare necessary.

-Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwise.

Curious to learn more before applying?

We host a short daily Zoom “Daily NCC Meet & Greet” where candidates can meet a leadership member from our team, ask questions about the role and our company, and get a sense of our culture. This is not a formal interview — it’s an informal way for you to confirm your interest and for us to get to know you better.

If you’d like to join, please join us via zoom each day at 12pm EST at the Zoom link below, you can copy it and add it to your browser to join:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2624144568?pwd=QVptRS9UK1VPQjlFK1NBWTNqVWZWQT09

Next steps:

We understand that job-hunting is time consuming. Please take the time to read and fully understand our hiring process. First, please read the job description in it’s entirety. We have laid out very clearly the type of person we seek and the requirements. Secondly, understand that our interview process is rigorous for a reason. We do not seek to waste your time but do need several touch points to evaluate candidates.

Below is listed our flow for applicant:

Step 1: If a candidate meets all initial requirements AND responds to all pre-interview questions, a request for scheduling an interview is sent.

Step 2: Should you choose to continue, you will be given a link to schedule an interview.

Step 3: If selected, you will be sent a Figure-it-out challenge. This is a “mini-job” to showcase your abilities. This should take between 2-4 hours to complete.

Step 4: We will review the Figure-it-out challenge and send a final interview request with our hiring team.

Step 5: You will be hired (if all goes well) and join the Nursing CE Central team!

Excited after reading this application? If you’re an A-player we’re excited to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time