Regional Healthcare Workforce Development Manager

Lowcountry Area Health Education Center (AHEC); Walterboro (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in South Carolina seeks a Regional Healthcare Workforce Development Manager to foster relationships with local healthcare providers. This role involves data analysis, collaboration with various stakeholders, and frequent travel. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or business, possess at least two years of experience in healthcare, and demonstrate strong relationship management and communication skills. The position requires proficiency in CRM software and a valid driver’s license. This is a hybrid full-time role requiring residence in one of the specified counties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience within the healthcare field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in relationship management, partnership development or related work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify local healthcare employers and develop ongoing relationships.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with other healthcare stakeholders.
• Conduct in-person meetings and gather information.
• Track and report activities, meetings, and data.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure findings are communicated.
• Maintain knowledge of community-based partners and trends.

Skills

Relationship Management

Communication Skills

CRM Software Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field or business administration

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lowcountry Area Health Education Center (AHEC) connects students and professionals with the tools, training and resources necessary to develop an effective healthcare workforce, with a focus on primary care for rural and underserved areas. The organization covers the lower twelve counties in the state.

The Regional Healthcare Workforce Development Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with healthcare stakeholders for the AHEC regional center. This work includes meeting with and developing relationships with healthcare employers in the region to understand local workforce dynamics, collecting data about employer workforce needs, developing an understanding of the local health workforce pipeline, identifying gaps, and connecting stakeholders with data and information to enable data‑driven decision making. The role requires frequent travel to meet stakeholders face‑to‑face and conduct meetings to gather information on employer needs. It also involves entering and maintaining data in a customer relationship management (CRM) tool for regional and statewide analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify local healthcare employers and develop ongoing relationships through meetings and other opportunities within the assigned region.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with other healthcare stakeholders and partners throughout the region.
• Conduct in‑person meetings, presentations, and gather information.
• Track and report activities, meetings, and data.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure findings are communicated.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of community‑based partners, AHEC programs, and healthcare employer needs and trends.
• Develop an understanding of the full healthcare workforce pipeline within local communities and identify gaps and areas for enhanced connections between stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and networking events within the region and throughout the state as requested.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field or business administration.
• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience within the healthcare field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in relationship management, partnership development or related work preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Proven track record of establishing relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable with frequent travel and leading face‑to‑face client interactions with C‑suite personnel.

Additional Information

• This is a hybrid role with required in‑office days each week.
• Must be willing to reside in one of the twelve counties served: Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, and Orangeburg.

Senior Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Non‑profit Organizations