Director of Workforce Solutions & Partnerships

Position: Director of Workforce Solutions & Employer Partnerships
Remote (Utah or surrounding states) | Full-Time | Joyce University

Join Us in Transforming Healthcare Education
At Joyce University, work is more than a job — it's a shared commitment to student success, innovation, and purpose. We believe every student can, should, and will succeed, and we are building partnerships across Utah that expand access to healthcare education while strengthening the healthcare workforce communities rely on.

We are seeking a strategic, relationship-driven  Director of Workforce Solutions & Employer Partnerships  to lead and grow executive-level partnerships with healthcare employers across Utah. This role is ideal for a builder — someone who thrives creating new pathways, developing scalable partnership models, and turning workforce challenges into meaningful educational solutions.

This position is remote; however, candidates must reside in Utah and be able to travel regularly throughout the state to meet with healthcare employers and industry partners.

About the Role
The Director of Workforce Solutions & Employer Partnerships serves as a key driver of Joyce University's growth strategy by building and sustaining employer relationships that support workforce development and employee education pathways.

In this highly collaborative role, you will partner with healthcare executives, HR leaders, nursing leadership, and workforce development teams to design solutions that address retention, advancement, and degree attainment goals. You'll oversee the full partnership lifecycle — from strategy and relationship development to activation and enrollment outcomes — while collaborating cross-functionally across admissions, academics, finance, marketing, clinicals, and operations.

This is a high-impact role for a strategic operator who combines business development expertise with operational discipline, relationship leadership, and a passion for improving healthcare education outcomes.

What   You'll   Do
Build and Grow Employer Partnerships
Identify, prioritize, and develop relationships with healthcare employers across Utah, beginning with existing clinical partner organizations.
Conduct workforce needs assessments with healthcare executives, HR leaders, CNOs, and workforce development teams to understand staffing challenges, retention goals, and educational pathway opportunities.
Build and manage a segmented employer pipeline of 20+ target organizations using CRM tools and disciplined reporting practices.
Design, negotiate, and execute employer partnership agreements, including:
Tuition discount partnerships
Employer-sponsored cohorts
Direct-bill arrangements
MSN leadership pathways
Lead partnership activation efforts, including employee communications, HR portal coordination, and internal stakeholder alignment to ensure successful launch and engagement.
Drive Enrollment and Workforce Impact
Generate measurable enrollment growth through employer-sponsored student pipelines.
Partner closely with Admissions to create seamless referral and handoff processes for employer-sponsored applicants.
Track enrollment conversion metrics and partnership performance, providing regular reporting and insights to leadership.
Serve as a visible ambassador for Joyce University within Utah healthcare workforce networks, associations, and industry events.
Lead with Strategy and Operational Excellence
Deliver executive-level reporting on pipeline activity, signed agreements, enrollment outcomes, and revenue impact.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align employer commitments with institutional capabilities and student success outcomes.
Build scalable systems, processes, templates, and partnership playbooks that support long-term growth and operational excellence.
Contribute to expansion strategies and emerging workforce partnership opportunities across the healthcare landscape.
What's       in It for You
At Joyce University, we invest in the success and well-being of our employees. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
A generous self-directed PTO policy
Paid holidays and a 401(k) with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Fully paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Professional development…