Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

This Executive Director of Workforce Pathways will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the future of healthcare workforce development within UNC Health, School of Medicine and affiliated entities. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive workforce strategy, addressing immediate needs and long-term talent pipeline challenges. This position will be a collaborator, and innovator, working closely with leadership, cross functional teams, and external partners to ensure a sustainable and skilled healthcare workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Ingram Institute
• Collaborates with key stakeholders from other areas of the organization to determine how to balance available resources with the system's workforce needs.
• Assesses organizational need to direct the design and deployment of a variety of workforce and pathway development programs, policies, tools, and processes to enhance the performance of the UNC Health system.
• Uses performance measures and feedback from UNC Health, UNC SOM, and UNC Health Affairs leaders to spearhead the evaluation and implementation of an effective pathways and workforce development framework and strategy for the System.
• Leads the development of new partnerships and expands existing partnerships with external stakeholders to achieve the vision and mission of the Ingram Institute.
• Identifies and cultivates external partnerships and relationships with other healthcare systems and higher education institutions across the state to advance the workforce and pathways strategy of the UNC Health system.
• Lead the development and implementation of practical, data-driven solutions to address UNC systemwide critical healthcare workforce needs, leading to a sustainable healthcare workforce.
• Oversee the Ingram Institute communications strategy to align with the vision of the Ingram Institute sponsors, UNC SOM, and the UNC Health Care System leadership.
• Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
• Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization's vision internally and externally. Delegates responsibility clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility.
• Leads deliberately and predictably and operates with transparency.
• Treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.
• Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.
• Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment. Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization.
• Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.
• Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement.
• Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care. Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even with limited data or solutions that produce unfavorable results.
• Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services. Leads the budgeting process.
• Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures supporting programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of current and emerging workforce trends, talent shortage areas, and effective strategies for addressing them.
• Knowledge of various educational pathways, training programs, and their role in preparing individuals for healthcare careers.
• Securing funding to support workforce development initiatives through grants, partnerships, and other means.
• Successfully leading and managing projects related to workforce development initiatives.
• Effectively negotiate with stakeholders and secure buy-in for program initiatives.
• Effectively navigate and lead organizational change initiatives related to workforce development.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: FP Deans Office Ingram Institute

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.