Program Manager - Workforce Development

VCU Health • Stony Point, TN

2d • $500,000

About The Position

The Program Manager will manage the 20-month, grant-funded Petersburg Region Healthcare Workforce Expansion project. The role will work with Brightpoint and Reynolds Community Colleges, the Community College Workforce Alliance, affiliated workforce development divisions, high schools, technical centers, healthcare leaders, and community partners to develop workforce development operational plans and launch and manage programs. These programs will prepare residents for entry-level clinical roles requiring a credential or associate degree, such as medical assistants, nursing assistants, radiology technicians, nurses, and respiratory technicians.

The Program Manager will recruit and support 25 residents from the Petersburg Tri-Cities region, strengthen healthcare career pathways, and build collaboration with community partners. The position will engage with VCU Health System leadership and Human Resources to assess workforce needs and hiring trends, support participants’ academic goals, and connect graduates with entry-level healthcare jobs. The role will also promote programs, monitor and adjust strategies to address changing community needs, and report program outcomes and milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, human resources, or a related field from an accredited program.
• At least 3 years of experience in project management, strategy, and/or workforce development.
• Experience with stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated competency and operations experience in planning, developing, and/or managing talent in support of career programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships with educational institutions, community organizations, and organizational leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree such as an MBA, M.Ed., or MHA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Petersburg Region Healthcare Workforce Expansion project.
• Recruit and support 25 residents from the Petersburg Tri-Cities region.
• Strengthen healthcare career pathways and collaboration with existing and new community partners.
• Meet with VCU Health System Human Resources, department leaders, and community partners to support participants’ academic goals and connect graduates with entry-level healthcare jobs.
• Engage with VCU Health System leaders and Human Resources to assess hiring trends and workforce needs.
• Develop workforce development operational plans for pipeline programs with community colleges, workforce development divisions, high schools, technical centers, and community partners.
• Execute marketing campaigns and events to drive participation in community workforce programs.
• Assess and adjust program strategies to address changing community needs and emerging healthcare workforce opportunities.
• Implement and launch programs, and report program outcomes and milestone data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level