Nursing Workforce Project Manager

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The Statewide North Carolina Workforce for Health Initiative will provide a forum for health employers, workers, educators, regulators, policymakers, and others throughout North Carolina to convene, discuss challenges and opportunities, share best practices and lessons learned, identify potential solutions and metrics for success, and monitor progress toward developing, training and sustaining the health workforce required to meet population health needs. Feedback from extensive stakeholder interviews indicates the desire for immediate solutions to these urgent problems, and support for a forum to share emerging best practices and assistance in identifying practical solutions. There is broad consensus that sustained collaborative work will be necessary to create a statewide plan and system of workforce development that meets the needs of the population and prioritizes whole-person care, including the social drivers of health.

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs.

The Nursing Workforce Project Manager plays a key role in advancing North Carolina's statewide nursing workforce strategy by managing the Nursing Workforce Coordinating Council ( NWCC) and coordinating initiatives across healthcare, education, and government partners. Working closely with the SOM Workforce for Healthcare Director, NC AHEC Director of Education, and other workstream leaders, the position drives project planning, facilitates stakeholder engagement, and translates statewide priorities into coordinated actions, data informed decisions, and measurable outcomes.

Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

* Degree in nursing or equivalent experience in nursing workforce development, health systems, education, or health policy.
* Demonstrated understanding of North Carolina's nursing workforce landscape, including key challenges, opportunities, and statewide initiatives.
* Proven ability to manage complex, multi stakeholder projects, with strong skills in organization, planning, and prioritization.
* Experience designing and facilitating meetings with diverse partners, including senior leaders in government, education, and health care.
* Strong relationship building skills with the ability to cultivate trust and collaboration across sectors.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information for varied audiences.
* Experience in program evaluation, including developing metrics, analyzing data, and reporting findings.
* Demonstrated capacity to work independently, with strong interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills

* An advanced degree in nursing ( MSN, DNP, or a related field) is preferred.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with data partners to turn workforce data into meaningful, actionable insights.
* Strong skills in maintaining documentation, managing shared collaboration tools, and supporting knowledge management systems.
* A demonstrated commitment to equity, transparency, and continuous improvement within North Carolina's nursing workforce ecosystem.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.