Director of Allied Health Programs & Workforce Innovation

Excelsior University; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior University seeks a strategic Director to build and grow its allied health workforce programs within the Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE). The role entails leadership across development, launch, and continuous improvement of noncredit programs aligned with certifications and employer needs.

The initial focus is on hybrid Medical Assistant and/or Certified Nursing Assistant programming at the St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in allied health, healthcare administration, education, workforce development, business, or related field, or substantial relevant leadership experience.
• At least seven years in allied health education, healthcare workforce development, or related fields including three years in leadership.
• Experience developing, launching, or growing allied health or certification-preparation programs.
• Knowledge of certification pathways, employer expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, launch, operation and growth of CEPE's allied health portfolio starting with Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant programs.
• Develop multi-year allied health portfolio strategy informed by demand, regulatory, and financial data.
• Create program business cases, budgets, enrollment forecasts, pricing, and dashboards.
• Ensure curricula, labs, policies, staffing, and disclosures meet requirements.
• Lead regulatory, accreditation and certification activities with stakeholders.
• Establish laboratory safety, competency verification, and operations procedures.
• Recruit and develop instructors and program staff.
• Build partnerships with employers and community organizations for experiential learning and pathways.
• Establish and lead allied health employer advisory structure.
• Collaborate with marketing/enrollment/student support for recruitment and readiness.
• Monitor metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to expand access through grants and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Curriculum development

Stakeholder collaboration

Data-informed decision making

Communication

Hybrid/online education

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

LMS

SIS

CRM

Reporting tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

Excelsior University seeks a strategic Director to build and grow its allied health workforce programs within the Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE). The role entails leadership across development, launch, and continuous improvement of noncredit programs aligned with certifications and employer needs.

The initial focus is on hybrid Medical Assistant and/or Certified Nursing Assistant programming at the St.