About the position
The Assistant Director of Workforce Development at the 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) plays a crucial role in enhancing the skills and educational opportunities for unionized healthcare workers. This position is responsible for directing all aspects of training and education that align with the priorities of both the healthcare union and employers. The TEF is dedicated to providing comprehensive training, education, and career pathways to its members, which includes over 400,000 individuals and their families. As part of a labor-management partnership, the Assistant Director will develop and implement innovative training and occupational skills programs tailored to the needs of healthcare workers across various sectors, including acute and long-term care. In this role, the Assistant Director will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand the unique educational needs of different healthcare sectors and design effective educational solutions. This includes engaging with external stakeholders such as education vendors, employer and union partners, and workforce entities to ensure that the training programs are relevant and impactful. The position also involves overseeing curriculum development for various training programs, cataloging and streamlining curricula, and creating an eCurriculum library to enhance accessibility and efficiency in training delivery. The Assistant Director will foster a culture of continuous improvement, conducting evaluations of existing education programs and making necessary adjustments in collaboration with other TEF departments. This role includes monitoring and evaluating education programs, teachers, facilitators, and vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery. Additionally, the Assistant Director will supervise program managers and staff, manage budgets, and engage stakeholders to maintain the quality of educational services. The position requires participation in leadership activities with other Assistant Directors and involvement in cross-TEF committees and work groups, as well as performing additional duties as assigned by management.
Responsibilities
- Direct all aspects of training and education aligned to healthcare union and employer priorities
- Develop and implement innovative training and occupational skills programs for healthcare workers as part of a labor and management partnership
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across TEF healthcare sectors to understand their unique educational needs and design educational solutions
- Engage and collaborate with external stakeholders such as education vendors, employer and union partners, and workforce entities
- Oversee curriculum development for Training Fund programs targeting long-term care, acute care and community-based care facilities and workers
- Catalog and streamline Training and Employment Fund (TEF) curricula and develop an eCurriculum library for all programs
- Create a culture of continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and professional development
- Conduct continuous evaluation and improvements of existing education programs in collaboration with other TEF departments
- Monitor and evaluate education programs, teachers/facilitators and vendors
- Oversee the supervision of program managers and staff, monitor budgets and engage stakeholders for the purpose of delivering high quality education services
- Monitor changes in healthcare career credentialing and develop programs to ensure workers remain up to date
- Participate in leadership activities with other Assistant Directors and serve on cross TEF committees and work groups
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Health Care or related field required; Master's Degree preferred
- Minimum six (6) years' experience in providing health care education programs and/or operating programs in a labor management environment required
- Four (4) years supervisory experience required
- Knowledge of curriculum development and monitoring budgets
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends; travel to various locations in New York Metropolitan area
- Excellent writing, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, plan and coordinate work in a time sensitive environment
