Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Director of The Alaska Nursing Workforce Center will execute the operations work and provide oversight and coordination of all activities and programs run by the Center. This position is responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the Alaska Nursing Workforce Center. This position serves the Board of Directors and executes the Board’s vision and strategic direction for programs, secures external funding and maintains fiscal integrity of grants/ contracts. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES

Program Strategy & Execution: Coordinate and execute Center programs across its core scope: workforce data, research and forecasting, stakeholder convening, policy support, and pipeline development, adhering to established bylaws, policies, and governance procedures. Support the consistent implementation of program priorities, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure that activities advance the Center’s mission and comply with applicable requirements.

• Project Management: Manage projects end-to-end—planning, timelines, deliverables, inter-agency coordination, and follow-through.
• Data Collection & Analytics: Oversee workforce data collection and analysis efforts, collaborating with researchers, state agencies, and contracted partners.
• Fundraising & Fiscal Oversight: Secure grant funding, manage contract deliverables, and ensure fiscal integrity and reporting for all Center resources.
• Board Governance & Support: Partner with the Board President to set meeting agendas, assemble strategic materials, track action items, and maintain official records.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy: Serve as the primary operational point of contact for stakeholders, academic institutions, health systems, and policy makers statewide.
• Communications: Lead communications and external coordination to elevate the Center’s visibility and impact across Alaska.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, AND KEY CAPABILITIES 

1. Education and Experience.

        Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a preference for a master’s degree in nursing, public health, or healthcare administration. 

        Experience in nonprofit administration, program or project management, or operations.

        Demonstrate significant and progressively more responsible experience that shows movement or growth into a leadership position, or direct experience in a position that was part of an organization’s leadership team, and be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding of Alaska’s unique health care environment (including rural, frontier, and Tribal health systems).
• An understanding of nursing in Alaska – specialties, focus areas, career levels, education systems, pipeline challenges, as well as workforce needs, and strengths.
• Good writing skills, including both an ability to communicate clearly at an informational level and, where necessary, provide content at a technical level.

2. Knowledge, skills and abilities

•         Highly self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and to complement and strengthen a team
•         Organizational skills with good follow-through abilities
•         Strong written, analytical, and oral communication skills and adept at presentations to various stakeholders
•         Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks and programmatic initiatives
•         Adept at collating and analyzing data using various tools like excel
•         Strong facilitation/convening skills and political acumen
•         Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make independent decisions
•         Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a volunteer board and host organization
•         High proficiency in Microsoft Office software and have in-depth knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Status: This is an executive position. The work schedule will be set by the Executive Director. 

Term: Fixed-term employment through June 30, 2027, with continuation contingent on securing additional funding.

Benefits: AHHA offers health insurance, vacation, and a family-friendly environment.

Requirements

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to the contact before November 6, 2026.