Director of Workforce Solutions & Partnerships

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Director of Workforce Solutions & Employer Partnerships

Director of Workforce Solutions & Employer Partnerships
Fully Remote Remote Worker

Full-time

Description

At Joyce University, our mission is to prepare healthcare professionals who transform lives. We're seeking an entrepreneurial relationship builder who thrives on creating strategic partnerships that expand educational opportunities while helping healthcare organizations solve workforce challenges.

As the Director of Workforce Solutions & Employer Partnerships
, you'll build executive-level relationships with healthcare systems, hospitals, and employer organizations across designated markets throughout the United States. You'll identify workforce needs, develop innovative partnership solutions, and create pathways that help healthcare professionals advance their education while supporting employers' talent strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building something from the ground up, developing long-term business relationships, and making a measurable impact on both organizational growth and the future healthcare workforce.

• Identify, prioritize, and cultivate relationships with healthcare employers and clinical partners across designated U.S. markets.
• Meet with HR leaders, Chief Nursing Officers, Workforce Development leaders, and executives to understand workforce development needs.
• Develop and maintain a robust employer pipeline using CRM best practices.

• Lead partnership discussions from initial outreach through signed agreements.
• Develop customized partnership models including tuition discount programs, cohort opportunities, direct-bill arrangements, and leadership development pathways.
• Launch new partnerships by coordinating employee communications, HR integration, and ongoing engagement strategies.

• Partner closely with Admissions to ensure a seamless experience for employer-referred applicants.
• Help generate employer-sponsored student enrollments through strategic partnerships.
• Monitor partnership performance and enrollment outcomes while identifying opportunities for growth.

• Work closely with Admissions, Marketing, Finance, Academic Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Legal to deliver exceptional employer experiences.
• Create scalable processes, partnership playbooks, and operational documentation.
• Represent Joyce University at healthcare, workforce, and industry conferences.

At Joyce University, we invest in our people by providing a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

• Generous self-directed paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your work makes a lasting impact on students and the future of healthcare

We're looking for a relationship-focused leader who combines business development expertise with strategic thinking and a passion for higher education.

• Five (5) or more years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, workforce development, healthcare sales, or higher education partnerships.
• Experience building executive-level relationships with healthcare systems, hospitals, or employer organizations.
• Experience developing and managing strategic partnership pipelines using a CRM platform (Salesforce, Hub Spot, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and collaborating across multiple departments.
• Excellent presentation, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as business needs require.

• Experience working with employer-sponsored education or tuition assistance programs.
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry, nursing workforce challenges, or higher education enrollment.
• Experience launching new markets, programs, or strategic initiatives.

Success in this role is measured through meaningful, measurable outcomes, including:

• Building and maintaining a pipeline of 20+ targeted employer…