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Job Description

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary:

Leads the strategy and operations of workforce development initiatives, ensuring the effective growth and sustainability of the healthcare career talent pipeline. This role provides direct supervision to workforce development staff, oversees program planning and implementation, and ensures alignment with Adventist Health's mission, vision, and workforce needs. The Supervisor partners with internal leaders and external entities including academic institutions, community organizations, and government agencies to drive participant recruitment, program quality, and long-term engagement. The position is responsible for evaluating program performance, identifying improvements, and ensuring that all participants and staff experience a high-quality, mission-aligned environment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' relevant experience in workforce development, education, healthcare, or related field: Preferred
• One year's leadership experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Partners with Adventist Health leadership to design engaging and effective programs, activities and initiatives. Partners with Adventist Health system Workforce Development to share insights and maintain consistency in program and initiative standards.
• Establish strategic partnerships and foster cross-functional collaboration aligned with the vision of the workforce development programming related to building healthcare careers within the community to strengthen the talent pipeline.
• Partners on grant applications and other funding opportunities in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Tracks and maintains detailed records of participant enrollment, training and program hours. Ensures timely and regular program reporting on KPIs.
• Knowledge of workforce development, career pathways, and healthcare industry trends utilized to create innovative training programs through community partnerships and collaboration.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.