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Ascension

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Baltimore

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma and 3 years of experience or an associate's/bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience. 5+ years in workforce development and strong relationship skills are preferred.
  • You will manage local workforce programs, build partnerships, assess needs, secure funding, coordinate career initiatives, and report on outcomes using KPIs, with some travel required.

Requirements

  • Education:
  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
  • Additional Preferences
  • BS degree preferred
  • 5+ years of Workforce Development experience
  • 3+ years Program Management experience
  • Outstanding relationship building skills & tech savvy

Responsibilities

  • As a Workforce Development Manager for our Baltimore, Maryland (MD) market, you will develop and grow internal and external market relationships to deploy programs for the enhancement of workforce pipelines for critical roles. Program will include K-12 partnerships, high school employment, apprenticeships, and other high-demand/low-supply roles critical to the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the communities we serve. Please note this will be a home based position with local market travel to schools, workforce commissions, etc for local programs & implementation is required. Other responsibilities will include:
  • Direct oversight and/or collaboration of all local workforce development programs.
  • Partner with market HR Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, and leader stakeholders to identify workforce development needs and continuous evaluation of existing programs.
  • Act as an intermediary between the local markets and local chambers of commerce/economic development, community organizations, workforce development agencies and training providers, and other organizations to promote and create pipelines and collaborative programs.
  • Identify and assist with grant requests and other funding opportunities with local, state, or national agencies to enhance program development.
  • Establish and coordinates career exploration, experience and education initiatives to include apprenticeship, internship, job shadowing, work-based learning, sponsorships, and short-term training programs for students and community programs.
  • Create presentations for students, administrators, community partners, internal constituencies and other stakeholders as necessary. Provide program outcomes and summary reports using data and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to make decisions.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Workforce Development Manager.

Where is the Workforce Development Manager position located?

The position is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it is partially remote.

What are the typical working hours for this position?

The position is full-time with day shifts.

What types of benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, retirement benefits with employer match, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to give back to the community.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Workforce Development Manager?

Responsibilities include developing workforce pipelines for critical roles, partnering with stakeholders to identify workforce needs, collaborating with local organizations to promote programs, securing funding opportunities, coordinating career initiatives, and creating presentations and reports.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

Applicants need a high school diploma equivalency with 3 years of experience, an Associate's or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, or 7 years of applicable experience. Leadership or management experience is preferred.

Is there a preference for additional education or experience for this role?

Yes, a BS degree, 5+ years of Workforce Development experience, and 3+ years of Program Management experience are preferred.

Do we offer tuition reimbursement for employees?

Yes, tuition reimbursement is provided as part of the benefits.

What skills are emphasized for a successful candidate?

Outstanding relationship-building skills and being tech-savvy are emphasized.

Is this position involved in local travel?

Yes, the position requires local travel to schools, workforce commissions, and other community organizations for program implementation.

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Ascension

A faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.