Program Manager, Healthcare Program Innovation

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Master's degree in public health, education, workforce development, healthcare administration, or related field preferred.
• Preferred: Certification and experience in healthcare allied healthcare field is a plus (i.e. Paramedic, Radiology, Respiratory, LPN, RN, Phlebotomy, Medics/Corpsmen, Nurse Aide, QMHP, BHTA, etc.)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in workforce development, healthcare education, or public-private partnership leadership.
• Proven record of success in program development and stakeholder management.
• Experience designing and managing complex projects involving cross-sector stakeholders effectively.
• Experience researching and analyzing innovation ecosystems and emerging healthcare fields.
• Experience with technology tools used in systems of higher education.
• Data management and analytical experience

• Curriculum development and cross-walking curriculum
• Virginia's healthcare ecosystem and community college system
• Workforce development strategies, ecosystem development, career and technical education.

• Data analysis and project management.
• Written and verbal communication.

• Serve as the lead liaison between VCCS and healthcare organizations for strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Manage cross-institutional initiatives and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Commonwealth to build accelerated and alternative pathways into healthcare careers.
• Promote VCCS healthcare programs in collaboration with public agencies, community organizations, and healthcare employers.
• Analyze and recommend innovative approaches to healthcare training and credentialing that address industry needs and workforce gaps.
• Collect, analyze, and report data to monitor and communicate progress on state healthcare workforce development goals.
• Track and maintain current knowledge of healthcare program offerings across VCCS institutions.
• Engage employers and education to build talent pathways, identifying relevant competencies, mapping competencies to training, and building lifelong academic pathways that lead to higher wage jobs.
• Identify and disseminate effective student support programs that enhance retention and completion in healthcare fields.
• Participate in the coalition-statewide meetings and events of the Rural Health Transformation Grant.
• Manage programming activities of the Rural Health Transformation Grant and VCCS
  
• Represent VCCS at conferences and events
• Manage multiple projects and collaborate with team members.
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Problem-solve in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to speak on the telephone and/or communicate via video conference technology.
• Ability to sit for extended periods without breaks.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, such as typing, and the use of commonly used office machines and supplies.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 10 pounds.
• Ability to communicate and present information in a clear manner.

• Ability to travel independently.
• Ability to travel across the Commonwealth to community colleges, events, and conferences
• Ability to travel within the Commonwealth of Virginia as needed for meetings and training.
• Ability to travel outside the Commonwealth as necessary for conferences or professional development.

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.