Director of Workforce Solutions – Employer Partnerships

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston

Director of Workforce Solutions at Joyce University building healthcare partnerships in Utah. Lead employer collaborations and educational pathways for workforce development, enhancing healthcare education.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven success building executive-level partnerships, business development pipelines, or workforce solutions initiatives.
Experience working with healthcare organizations, healthcare education, workforce development, or related industries strongly preferred.
Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Operational discipline with experience using CRM systems, pipeline management, and data-driven decision making.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
A builder mindset with the ability to create structure, scale processes, and drive results in a growing environment.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced education preferred.
A commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and relationship-centered leadership.
Ability to travel throughout Utah approximately 30% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A generous self-directed PTO policy
Paid holidays
401(k) with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Fully paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Professional development opportunities
World-class continuing education assistance
A supportive, collaborative team environment where your voice matters

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentworkforce solutionsconsultative sellingnegotiationrelationship managementdata-driven decision makingpipeline managementenrollment growthreportingstrategic planning

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationinfluencingoperational disciplinebuilder mindsetrelationship-centered leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityinnovation

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced education