Strategic Director, Tribal Workforce Development

Evolving Solution Services; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% matching

Premium medical insurance

Dental, vision, life, and disability

Holidays and Paid Time Off

Job summary

American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) invites applications for Director of Workforce Development in a role based remotely or in a hybrid setup from Alexandria, VA. The position leads a Tribal Workforce Development Initiative, shaping policy, data, and funding strategies and coordinating with partners to advance Native workforce priorities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in policy or workforce development, with strong grant experience and relationship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five years in federal/state policy or Native workforce work.
• Experience working with Tribal Nations or Indian Country preferred.
• Strong grant management and staff development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, cross‑department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for AIHEC’s Tribal Workforce Development Initiative.
• Design strategies across policy, data, and funding focus areas.
• Oversee coordination with AIHEC staff and external partners.
• Supervise consultants and future staff for the initiative.

Skills

Policy expertise

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) invites applications for Director of Workforce Development in a role based remotely or in a hybrid setup from Alexandria, VA. The position leads a Tribal Workforce Development Initiative, shaping policy, data, and funding strategies and coordinating with partners to advance Native workforce priorities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in policy or workforce development, with strong grant experience and relationship