Assoc Director, Clinical Education & Workforce Dev

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in Bronx, NY is seeking an Associate Director of Academics to lead the development and execution of its Academics Program and Centers of Excellence. The role focuses on strengthening healthcare workforce initiatives, experiential training, and building a sustainable pipeline of clinical and non-clinical professionals for a growing network.

The position requires strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination skills, with a commitment to equity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Education, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in academic program management, workforce development, healthcare operations, or related fields.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building abilities.
• Master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience working with academic institutions, clinical training programs, or healthcare pipeline development initiatives.
• Familiarity with clinical and non-clinical healthcare workforce structures.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate workforce development programs across Centers of Excellence.
• Build new CoE models aligned with organizational needs and clinical specialties.
• Manage day-to-day program operations with quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify workforce gaps and create training pathways.
• Develop relationships with universities, colleges, and community partners to expand talent pipelines.
• Create experiential learning opportunities: shadowing, internships, rotations, fellowships, bridge programs.
• Ensure onboarding, engagement, and progression of students and trainees.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Data tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Essen Health Care in Bronx, NY is seeking an Associate Director of Academics to lead the development and execution of its Academics Program and Centers of Excellence. The role focuses on strengthening healthcare workforce initiatives, experiential training, and building a sustainable pipeline of clinical and non-clinical professionals for a growing network.

The position requires strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination skills, with a commitment to equity and