HudsonAlpha - Director of Workforce Development
About The Position
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology seeks a strategically minded Director of Workforce Development to lead the design, growth, and sustainability of innovative STEM workforce programs. This role will build and manage education-to-career pathways that prepare learners for success in biotechnology, genomics, and related fields. The Director of Workforce Development will oversee a portfolio of workforce initiatives spanning secondary, post-secondary, and professional audiences, with a strong emphasis on partnerships, grant-funded programs, and measurable outcomes. This position requires a collaborative leader who can translate workforce needs into impactful educational programs. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future life sciences workforce by building pathways into high-impact careers. The Director of Workforce Development will play a central role in advancing HudsonAlpha's leadership in STEM education and workforce innovation at the regional and national levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (STEM, education, or related field)
- 7–10+ years of experience in STEM workforce development, education programs, or related leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience designing and leading complex, multi-partner programs
- Proven success in securing or managing grant-funded initiatives
- Strong partnership-building skills across academia, industry, and nonprofits
- Experience supervising staff and managing budgets
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, or genomics ecosystems
- Familiarity with research institutes or higher education environments
- Record of serving as PI or co-PI on federally funded programs
- Experience scaling regional or national workforce initiatives
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for workforce development aligned with HudsonAlpha's mission and growth priorities
- Design and scale programs that prepare learners for careers in biotechnology and genomics
- Ensure programs demonstrate measurable impact
- Build and maintain partnerships with: Colleges and universities, Industry and biotech employers, Workforce and economic development organizations, Community and national education partners, HudsonAlpha faculty investigators and department leaders
- Cultivate collaborations that expand program reach and impact
- Lead and/or contribute to federal, foundation, and industry grant proposals
- Serve as PI or co-PI on funded programs when appropriate
- Oversee reporting, evaluation, and compliance for funded initiatives
- Manage a portfolio of workforce programs and experiential learning opportunities (ex. BioTrain summer internship program)
- Oversee recruitment, selection, and support of program participants
- Ensure high-quality participant experiences
- Develop and manage program budgets
- Supervise and mentor Workforce Development staff
- Establish evaluation frameworks and track program outcomes
- Use data to improve program effectiveness and communicate impact
- Contribute to dissemination through reports, presentations, and publications
- Serve as an internal thought leader on workforce trends and education strategy
- Support workforce development through collaborative efforts with local and state initiatives
- Represent HudsonAlpha at conferences, partner institutions, and national forums
- Collaborate with research, industry, and education teams to align initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
