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Remote Director of Workforce Development jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like education, healthcare, nonprofit services, and workforce technology, drawing candidates from early-career program managers to seasoned senior directors. Organizations hiring remotely right now include D'Youville University, OpenAI, and Fearless. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Building Location:
Business Service Center
Department:
1007110 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Job Description:
This Workforce Development Manager will use workforce data to identify gaps across Essentia Health’s physician, advanced practice, clinical, and non-clinical workforce before they become vacancies, then design, lead, and measure the programs that close them. That work happens alongside Physician Recruitment, Graduate Medical Education, medical staff and Operations leaders, and leaders in Nursing, Finance, and Human Resources, including Talent Acquisition, Organizational Learning and Development, HRIS, and HR Business Partners. They will continue building a team that partners with pre-med and undergraduate programs, medical schools, residency and fellowship programs, advanced practice provider programs, technical and community colleges, high schools, workforce boards, government agencies, and community organizations. Day to day, they own the workforce development function and are responsible for the growth and performance of its team.
Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare, or a related field
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to a three- to five-year strategic workforce plan, including forecasting, scenario planning, environmental scans, and gap analysis. Monitor progress and recommend strategies to address current and projected needs
- Partner with Operations, Nursing, Finance, Internal Mobility, and HR Business Partners to understand workforce requirements related to headcount, budget, and skills
- Design, implement, and evaluate workforce development programs, including career pathways, earn-while-you-learn apprenticeships, internships, educational partnerships, and internal advancement programs
- Develop and manage partnerships with pre-med programs, medical schools, residency and fellowship programs, and nurse practitioner and physician assistant programs that create pathways into Essentia Health. Partner with Physician Recruitment and Graduate Medical Education to forecast provider needs by specialty and market and to connect training to practice at Essentia Health
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, workforce boards, government agencies, and community organizations. Represent Essentia Health at workforce coalitions, education partner meetings, and community events
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and Physician Recruitment to align development programs with hiring needs and coordinate participant transitions into open roles. Talent Acquisition and Physician Recruitment retain responsibility for candidate sourcing and recruitment
- Collaborate with HRIS and analytics teams to develop and maintain workforce supply and demand models, dashboards, and metrics. Measure program participation, completion, transition to employment, and retention, and use results to improve programs and processes
- Identify and support grant and public funding opportunities. Manage program budgets and education partner agreements
- Prepare reports and present findings and recommendations to Operations, Nursing, Shared Services, and Human Resources leaders
- Lead, coach, and develop workforce development team members, setting priorities and supporting their growth and accountability for results
Required Qualifications:
- Four or more years of workforce recruitment, development, or strategy experience in the healthcare industry
- Experience leading people and building programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using workforce data, assessments, models, and trends to develop clear recommendations leaders can act on
- A strong understanding of current practices in workforce development and talent pipeline development
- Experience with designing programs, building consensus, and carrying program or process changes from idea through implementation
- Experience building trusted working relationships with leaders, education partners, and community organizations
- Experience motivating and developing team members while holding the team accountable for results
- Experience with physician or advanced practice provider recruitment, Graduate Medical Education, or medical school partnerships is strongly preferred
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Remote
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$103,875.20 - $155,812.80
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Building Location:
Business Service Center
Department:
1007110 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Job Description:
This Workforce Development Manager will use workforce data to identify gaps across Essentia Health’s physician, advanced practice, clinical, and non-clinical workforce before they become vacancies, then design, lead, and measure the programs that close them. That work happens alongside Physician Recruitment, Graduate Medical Education, medical staff and Operations leaders, and leaders in Nursing, Finance, and Human Resources, including Talent Acquisition, Organizational Learning and Development, HRIS, and HR Business Partners. They will continue building a team that partners with pre-med and undergraduate programs, medical schools, residency and fellowship programs, advanced practice provider programs, technical and community colleges, high schools, workforce boards, government agencies, and community organizations. Day to day, they own the workforce development function and are responsible for the growth and performance of its team.
Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare, or a related field
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to a three- to five-year strategic workforce plan, including forecasting, scenario planning, environmental scans, and gap analysis. Monitor progress and recommend strategies to address current and projected needs
- Partner with Operations, Nursing, Finance, Internal Mobility, and HR Business Partners to understand workforce requirements related to headcount, budget, and skills
- Design, implement, and evaluate workforce development programs, including career pathways, earn-while-you-learn apprenticeships, internships, educational partnerships, and internal advancement programs
- Develop and manage partnerships with pre-med programs, medical schools, residency and fellowship programs, and nurse practitioner and physician assistant programs that create pathways into Essentia Health. Partner with Physician Recruitment and Graduate Medical Education to forecast provider needs by specialty and market and to connect training to practice at Essentia Health
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, workforce boards, government agencies, and community organizations. Represent Essentia Health at workforce coalitions, education partner meetings, and community events
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and Physician Recruitment to align development programs with hiring needs and coordinate participant transitions into open roles. Talent Acquisition and Physician Recruitment retain responsibility for candidate sourcing and recruitment
- Collaborate with HRIS and analytics teams to develop and maintain workforce supply and demand models, dashboards, and metrics. Measure program participation, completion, transition to employment, and retention, and use results to improve programs and processes
- Identify and support grant and public funding opportunities. Manage program budgets and education partner agreements
- Prepare reports and present findings and recommendations to Operations, Nursing, Shared Services, and Human Resources leaders
- Lead, coach, and develop workforce development team members, setting priorities and supporting their growth and accountability for results
Required Qualifications:
- Four or more years of workforce recruitment, development, or strategy experience in the healthcare industry
- Experience leading people and building programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using workforce data, assessments, models, and trends to develop clear recommendations leaders can act on
- A strong understanding of current practices in workforce development and talent pipeline development
- Experience with designing programs, building consensus, and carrying program or process changes from idea through implementation
- Experience building trusted working relationships with leaders, education partners, and community organizations
- Experience motivating and developing team members while holding the team accountable for results
- Experience with physician or advanced practice provider recruitment, Graduate Medical Education, or medical school partnerships is strongly preferred
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Remote
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$103,875.20 - $155,812.80
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of workforce development jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, public policy, human resources, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience managing workforce development, job training, or adult education programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of WIOA regulations, federal grant compliance, and workforce system funding streams
- Experience building partnerships with employers, community colleges, or government workforce agencies
- Strong data reporting skills including tracking program outcomes, participant metrics, and grant deliverables
- Familiarity with career pathways, apprenticeship models, and sector-based workforce strategies
Tips for Your Remote Director of Workforce Development Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote director of workforce development openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings mixed in.
Show async leadership in your materials
Remote employers want evidence you can lead programs without daily face-to-face contact. Your resume and cover letter should reference tools like Asana, Monday, or Confluence and highlight decisions you made independently that moved a program forward.
Quantify workforce program outcomes clearly
Remote hiring managers cannot observe your work in action, so your application has to do that work for them. Frame past roles around measurable results: completion rates, retention improvements, or the number of employees served by programs you designed.
Prepare for a remote-first interview format
Remote director interviews often involve multiple video rounds and sometimes an async presentation or case study. Practice delivering a clear walkthrough of a program you built, including the problem, your approach, and the outcome, without relying on slides as a crutch.
Remote Director of Workforce Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of workforce development job?
Remote director of workforce development roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strategic leadership without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, comfort with async collaboration tools like Slack and project management platforms, and a proven ability to design and manage training programs independently. Showing results-focused work, such as measurable improvements in employee retention or program completion rates, gives you a clear edge over equally qualified in-office candidates.
Which companies hire remote director of workforce developments?
Employers currently hiring remote director of workforce developments include D'Youville University, OpenAI, and Fearless, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first organizations, distributed nonprofits, and workforce technology companies are especially active in hiring for this role across sectors like healthcare, education, and professional services.
Can you get a remote director of workforce development job with no experience?
Yes, but remote director-level roles are competitive and typically expect demonstrated leadership, so entry without experience requires a deliberate approach. Smaller nonprofits, early-stage workforce tech companies, and regional workforce boards sometimes hire less-experienced candidates into remote roles when they can show program design work, volunteer leadership, or grant-funded project ownership that substitutes for formal experience.
Do you need a degree for remote director of workforce development jobs?
Not always, though a bachelor's or master's degree in education, human resources, public administration, or a related field is common in job postings. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated results, such as programs you built, teams you led, and outcomes you can document, alongside or instead of credentials when a candidate's portfolio is strong.
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