Associate Director - Education Partnerships & Pathways

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• Build Strategic Partnerships
  • Cultivate relationships with K-16 schools, colleges, and universities to create programs that prepare students for healthcare careers.
  • Collaborate with internal hospital leaders to align internships, clinicals, and career progression programs with workforce needs.
  • Develop engaging learning opportunities that promote equity and inspire future healthcare professionals.
• Oversee & Elevate Programs
  • Manage internship, career exploration, and education initiatives from design to implementation.
  • Collect and analyze program data to measure impact, track outcomes, and drive improvements.
  • Ensure students' experiences are meaningful, developmentally appropriate, and future-focused.
• Lead Curriculum & Instructional Design
  • Co-create innovative curriculum and workshops for students of all ages.
  • Integrate best practices in instructional design and cultural responsiveness.
• Promote & Represent UH Programs
  • Partner with PR and Community Engagement to market UH-led initiatives.
  • Represent UH at schools, community events, and career fairs-serving as an ambassador for healthcare career pathways.
• Strengthen Internal Collaboration
  • Work with hospital departments to expand fellowship, internship, and career advancement programs.
  • Identify new ways to turn student talent into UH's future workforce.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, Instructional Design, Nonprofit Management, Health Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in educational programming, career pathway development, or instructional design.
• Proven success building partnerships with schools, universities, or community organizations.
• Experience creating curriculum for diverse age groups.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Skilled in data analysis for continuous improvement.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work across diverse teams.
• Passion for health equity, youth development, and community impact.

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience developing curriculum for middle school through college-level students.
• Background in healthcare, public health, or workforce development.
• Knowledge of Kansas City's educational and workforce development landscape.