Program Manager, Workforce Planning – High School Talent Pipeline – Onsite Nashville, TN

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:

HR Workforce Planning

Job Summary:

The Program Manager, Workforce Planning supports the Bloomberg Foundation grant with Nurses Middle College and their partnership with Vanderbilt Health. This position will provide oversight and program management for enterprise approaches for secondary education engagement and experience. Responsibilities include coordination of external and internal partnerships that develop a spectrum of educational opportunities and experiences, management of grant requirements and deliverables, coordination with state and regional agencies that support workforce development initiatives, and the development of relevant healthcare pathways that support the program initiatives.

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Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Education, Public Health, Health Sciences, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Experience working in healthcare, clinical, educational, or workforce development environments.
• Knowledge of K-12 school systems, school district operations, and the high school educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic engagement initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong partnership development skills, including establishing, cultivating, and sustaining relationships with schools, healthcare organizations, community partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex partnerships and collaborating across multiple organizations to achieve shared objectives.
• Understanding of healthcare career pathways and workforce development, including educational and career progression opportunities within healthcare professions.
• Ability to identify, develop, and expand programs that support healthcare career exploration and talent pipeline initiatives.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to build programs, processes, and partnerships from the ground up.
• Experience leading initiatives in ambiguous environments, demonstrating creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive projects independently, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

3 years

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.