Director of Community Engagement and Nursing Workforce Development

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking a Director of Community Engagement and Nursing Workforce Development at BSON. This hybrid role leads partnerships with clinicians, schools, and regional organizations to expand clinical learning, mentorship, and pipeline initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s in nursing or related field, with 3–5 years in nursing education or workforce development, and proven ability to translate relationships into measurable outcomes using CRM systems and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field.
• 3–5 years in nursing education, workforce development, or related areas.
• Ability to engage diverse constituencies and translate relationships into outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagement with clinicians, schools, and organizations.
• Design and implement short- and long-term engagement strategies.
• Develop pipelines that expand nursing education and professional pathways.
• Monitor outcomes with KPIs and report on progress to leadership.

Skills

Leadership & stakeholder engagement

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Relationship-building

Data analysis

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Healthcare administration or education

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

## Director of Community Engagement and Nursing Workforce DevelopmentApply: Hybrid: St. Mary's 4th Floor: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: January 30, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): JR27707Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.**Requirements****Job Overview** The Director of Community Engagement and Nursing Workforce Development provides strategic leadership in cultivating, expanding, and sustaining relationships with clinicians and professional networks to advance the education mission and workforce development priorities of the Georgetown University Berkley School of Nursing (BSON). Grounded in Jesuit values of *cura personalis*, service, and social justice, this role advances BSON’s mission by fostering meaningful partnerships that support clinical learning, student success, mentorship, experiential learning, and the future of nursing. Through intentional outreach and engagement with clinicians, administrators, community members and other relevant healthcare leaders, the Director strengthens the connection between academic nursing and practice while advancing BSON’s national reputation in nursing education, nursing science, and workforce innovation. The Director will design and implement a comprehensive short- and long-term engagement strategy that integrates clinical preceptor opportunities, student mentorship, career networking, and pipeline initiatives, with particular attention to expanding access for students from communities underrepresented in nursing. This position plays a critical role in expanding high-quality clinical and experiential learning opportunities, by cultivating clinicians who serve as preceptors, mentors, professional advisors, and champions of nursing education. The Director will also develop strategic pipeline initiatives that increase visibility of nursing as a profession and introduce students to nursing science, health, and healthcare careers through partnerships with schools, and regional organizations. Through health-focused learning experiences, nursing exploration activities, boot camps, and immersion programs, the Director will strengthen BSON’s role as a committed partner in the region while inspiring future generations to pursue careers in healthcare.**Work Interactions**The Director collaborates extensively across internal and external stakeholders, including: * Dean, Associate/Assistant Deans* Directors, Faculty and Staff within BSON* Clinicians and professional networks* Clinical Placements, to hand off cultivated relationships for formal affiliation agreements and placement scheduling* Marketing & Communications, to align on public-facing storytelling, event promotion, and CRM/Salesforce reporting tied to engagement outcomes* Community partners interested in development of career pathways* Other Georgetown University teams and offices, as needed to support cross-institutional initiatives and community partnerships The role requires a high degree of cross-functional coordination and the ability to represent BSON in academic, community, and professional settings.**Requirements and Qualifications** * Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, education, or a related field required.* Minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in nursing (practice or education), strategic partnerships, workforce development, relationship cultivation, public engagement, civic engagement, outreach, external relations, or related areas.* Demonstrated ability to engage diverse constituencies across academic and civic-related environments.* Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, relationship-building, interpersonal, project management, and organizational skills.* Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic initiatives using measurable outcomes and key performance indicators (KPIs).* Experience using relationship management systems, databases, or CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) to track engagement activities and outcomes.* Demonstrated commitment to student success, professional formation, nursing workforce development, and advancing the visibility of nursing as a profession.* Ability to analyze data and translate insights into strategic action* Commitment to Jesuit mission and values, including equity, inclusion, and social impact **Preferred Experience** * Experience supporting clinical education, preceptor engagement, mentorship initiatives, or experiential learning programs.* Experience within a school of nursing or academic health environment* Experience in recruiting and managing volunteers* Familiarity with workforce development in nursing education **Work Mode Designation** This position has been designated as Hybrid requiring 2-3 days on campus. Regular on-site engagement is expected to support events, student programming, and stakeholder collaboration. Evening and occasional weekend hours may be required to support alumni and community events. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.**Pay Range:**The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$54,616.00 - $100,493.33Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.