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Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
- Leadership & Strategic Vision: Provide overall leadership and direction for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF), aligning with the mission, goals, and objectives of Coastal Carolina University’s athletic programs. Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth in fundraising and membership engagement, ensuring the financial stability and expansion of the foundation. Lead and mentor foundation staff, creating a results-driven culture focused on exceeding fundraising goals.
- Fundraising & Development: Oversee all fundraising efforts, including managing a major gifts portfolio, annual giving, corporate naming opportunities, planned giving, and capital campaigns to support Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for scholarships, revenue share, facility improvements, and operational needs. Develop and implement innovative donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives.
- Board & Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the CAF and the Coastal Carolina University Athletics Department, donors, and community stakeholders. Work closely with the board of directors to follow policy, governance, and strategic priorities, ensuring strong board engagement and support. Prepare and present reports to the board of directors and university leadership on financials, campaign progress, and other relevant updates.
Development Officer (UP17/61122114/FTE-S01221), full-time position with benefits. Pay commensurate with experience. Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
- Leadership & Strategic Vision: Provide overall leadership and direction for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF), aligning with the mission, goals, and objectives of Coastal Carolina University’s athletic programs. Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth in fundraising and membership engagement, ensuring the financial stability and expansion of the foundation. Lead and mentor foundation staff, creating a results-driven culture focused on exceeding fundraising goals.
- Fundraising & Development: Oversee all fundraising efforts, including managing a major gifts portfolio, annual giving, corporate naming opportunities, planned giving, and capital campaigns to support Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for scholarships, revenue share, facility improvements, and operational needs. Develop and implement innovative donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives.
- Board & Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the CAF and the Coastal Carolina University Athletics Department, donors, and community stakeholders. Work closely with the board of directors to follow policy, governance, and strategic priorities, ensuring strong board engagement and support. Prepare and present reports to the board of directors and university leadership on financials, campaign progress, and other relevant updates.
Development Officer (UP17/61122114/FTE-S01221), full-time position with benefits. Pay commensurate with experience. Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
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The qualifications that appear most often in chief nurse executive jobs.
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice required
- Active registered nurse licensure in the state of employment
- Ten or more years of progressive nursing leadership experience
- Experience leading nursing operations across multiple service lines or facilities
- Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
- Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and CMS Conditions of Participation
Tips for Your Chief Nurse Executive Job Search
Quantify nursing outcomes on your resume
CNE recruiters want to see impact in numbers, not duties. Replace vague statements with metrics like nurse turnover reduction, patient satisfaction score improvements, or staffing ratios you managed. Generic descriptions of oversight rarely move you past the first screen.
Align credentials with Magnet-status employers
Many health systems pursuing or maintaining Magnet recognition require their CNE to hold a doctorate in nursing practice or nursing leadership. Check whether the posting references Magnet status and confirm your terminal degree aligns before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief nurse executive openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by governance structure
CNE roles inside a single acute-care hospital differ significantly from those inside a multi-site health network. Filter your search by system size and structure so your cover letter speaks directly to the scope of accountability the employer is filling.
Prepare a portfolio of policy and protocol examples
Interviewers for CNE positions often ask you to walk through a nursing policy you authored or a quality initiative you led. Bring anonymized documentation you can reference, because concrete artifacts outperform verbal descriptions of past work.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
CNE offers vary enormously based on the number of nursing FTEs, service lines included, and board-reporting relationships. Clarify those scope elements in your final interview before salary discussions begin, so you negotiate from an accurate picture of the role's complexity.
Chief Nurse Executive Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief nurse executives?
Encompass Health, Floor & Decor, and Sutter Health are hiring the most chief nurse executives right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large integrated health systems and regional hospital networks account for the majority of active postings.
How many chief nurse executive jobs are remote?
About 44% of chief nurse executive openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most requiring regular on-site presence given the operational nature of the role. Interim and consulting CNE engagements, as well as advisory roles within corporate health system headquarters, are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become a chief nurse executive?
Start by earning at least a master's degree in nursing or nursing leadership, then build progressively broader management roles, moving from charge nurse to nurse manager, director of nursing, and vice president of patient care services. Seek experience across multiple service lines, pursue board-level visibility through quality committees, and obtain executive leadership development through nursing administration fellowships or CNO-focused programs.
Can you get hired as a chief nurse executive with limited executive experience?
It's possible in smaller community hospitals or rural health systems, which often recruit directors of nursing who are ready to step into their first CNE role. Demonstrating a concrete record of nursing quality improvement, budget management, and staff development at the director level can offset a shorter executive tenure when the organization is building its leadership pipeline internally.
What does the chief nurse executive interview process look like?
Most health systems use a multi-round process beginning with a panel interview led by HR and the CEO or COO, followed by a clinical leadership presentation where you are asked to address a nursing challenge relevant to the organization. Final-round candidates typically meet with the board of directors or a board subcommittee and may complete a structured leadership assessment before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to chief nurse executive jobs?
You can find and apply to chief nurse executive jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, hospital networks, and care organizations across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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