Senior Director, Workforce Partnerships at Propel America

Senior Director, Workforce Partnerships

Preferred application deadline: July 25, 2025

Location: Remote, preferred that the role is proximate to Philadelphia or Los Angeles

About Us

Propel America addresses a broken workforce system that fails both young adults and healthcare employers, sidelining talented individuals from entering healthcare careers and contributing to critical workforce shortages that threaten community health. Propel’s work centers on bridging this gap by creating alternative, debt-free career pathways into healthcare for young adults ages 18–26, particularly those from underrepresented and low-income backgrounds, while helping employers access the trained, diverse talent they urgently need. Today, over 13 million young adults in the U.S. are either not in school, not working, or stuck in low-wage jobs with little room for growth. Traditional college remains financially and logistically out of reach for many, especially young people from low-income communities, forcing them into a false choice: sacrifice income to pursue an expensive degree or remain in low-wage work without upward mobility. At the same time, systemic barriers, such as limited exposure to healthcare roles, low visibility of alternative pathways, and a lack of representative mentors, prevent many high school graduates from entering the healthcare field.

Meanwhile, healthcare employers face compounding workforce shortages. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 13% growth in healthcare jobs from 2021 to 2031, translating to nearly 2 million openings annually. Many of these are middle-skill roles, which represent over half the U.S. labor market but remain unfilled due to a lack of training infrastructure. Employers often contend with high turnover in entry-level positions yet underinvest in structured career advancement pathways or innovative strategies to retain talent.

Propel America aims to solve both sides of the equation, by equipping young adults with the skills and support to launch healthcare careers and by helping employers build stronger, more diverse, and more stable workforces.

Opportunity

As Propel America enters an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a Senior Director of Workforce Partnerships with deep healthcare industry experience and a strong background in business development or sales. This leader will be instrumental in expanding Propel’s network of healthcare partners and advancing our mission to support young adults on pathways to quality careers—beginning with roles like Medical Assistant and Sterile Processing Technician.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in healthcare, with expertise and extensive experience in talent practices and needs in the sector. They will leverage their sector knowledge and relationships to grow Propel’s reach, deepen employer partnerships, and shape our employer-facing strategy.

This position sits on the Client Services team and works closely with senior leadership to align employer engagement with broader organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Product Development (60%)

• Lead business development to grow our network of healthcare employer partners in existing and emerging markets—prioritizing those aligned with Propel’s mission.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify strategic growth opportunities across healthcare and regions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to design new products, services, and partnership models that meet employer needs and generate revenue.

Sectoral Engagement (25%)

• Represent Propel at healthcare industry events, conferences, and convenings.
• Cultivate relationships with decision-makers at provider systems, allied health employers, and healthcare training institutions.
• Organize and host webinars, panels, and other external-facing events that showcase Propel’s value to the healthcare sector.
• Co-lead employer advisory boards to inform program design and ensure relevance to evolving healthcare workforce trends.

Account Management Strategy (15%)

• Oversee the health and success of key healthcare accounts, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
• Develop strategies to expand and deepen existing partnerships, with a focus on long-term growth and revenue generation.

Travel Requirements

This role requires up to 40% travel, including to site visits, relationship-building activities, conferences, and internal meetings (pending budget availability).

Candidate Profile

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in business development, employer engagement, B2B sales, or strategic partnerships, with significant experience in the healthcare sector.
• Deep understanding of the healthcare talent ecosystem, including workforce shortages, training pipelines, and critical staffing needs.
• Demonstrated success leading business development cycles from prospecting to deal close, especially in mission-driven or nonprofit contexts.
• Excellent relationship-builder and communicator, skilled at engaging senior healthcare stakeholders and tailoring messaging to different audiences.
• Strong cross-functional collaborator with a bias toward execution and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, track metrics, and adapt strategy in real time.
• Passion for Propel America’s mission and a commitment to equity and inclusive workforce development.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with allied health employers, hospital systems, or healthcare training providers.
• Familiarity with workforce funding strategies (e.g. tuition reimbursement, training subsidies, public-private partnerships).
• Previous involvement in designing or scaling career-connected learning programs, apprenticeships, or healthcare upskilling pathways.

Compensation

The salary for this position is between $109-148K annually. We consider candidate experience and location when determining where a candidate may fall within that range. Propel America offers a competitive total rewards package including coverage of 90% of health insurance premiums, unlimited PTO, and a flexible work environment.

Interested in applying?

Please submit your application here.The application deadline to apply for this position is July 25, 2025. After this date we do not guarantee review of submissions.

Propel America is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We encourage candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.