Are you a motivated, resourceful leader who enjoys building partnerships, developing programs, and making a difference in your community?
SERRC is seeking a Southeast Alaska Area Health Education Center (SE AHEC) Program Director to help strengthen the healthcare workforce throughout Southeast Alaska.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead programs that connect students, healthcare professionals, schools, and communities with healthcare career exploration, education, training, and professional development opportunities.
What you'll do:
-Lead and expand healthcare education and workforce development programs throughout Southeast Alaska.
-Build partnerships with schools, healthcare organizations, Tribal organizations, employers, and community partners.
-Develop healthcare career exploration activities, training programs, and professional development opportunities.
-Identify new funding opportunities, write grant proposals, and manage program budgets and reporting.
-Coordinate regional healthcare workforce initiatives and lead the SE AHEC Regional Advisory Board.
-Help expand healthcare training opportunities in rural and underserved communities.
Who we're looking for:
-Someone who takes initiative, builds strong relationships, and can turn ideas into action.
-Bachelor's degree in education, healthcare, workforce development, public administration, or a related field, preferred.
-Experience leading programs, managing projects, or developing partnerships.
-Experience with grant management, reporting, administration, or grant writing.
-Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
-Ability to work independently while collaborating with a wide range of partners.
Healthcare experience is helpful but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in education, nonprofit management, workforce development, and community programs are encouraged to apply. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Contract: Grant-funded, approximately 120 workdays remaining in FY27, with continued employment dependent on available funding
Benefits: State of Alaska retirement plans and applicable leave and other benefits, subject to eligibility
Travel: Approximately 5–6 trips annually throughout Southeast Alaska, with occasional statewide travel
About SERRC
SERRC partners with schools, communities, and organizations throughout Alaska to expand educational opportunities and support student success. Through the Southeast Alaska Area Health Education Center, SERRC helps build healthcare career pathways and strengthen the region's healthcare workforce.
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you! Apply through SERRC's employment website: serrc.org/careers/
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