Nursing Workforce Project Manager

Job Details

Department: SOM Workforce for Healthcare-400102

Career Area: Other

Posting Open Date: 06/11/2026

Application Deadline: 06/25/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title: Nursing Workforce Project Manager

Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number: 20076691

Vacancy ID: NF0009801

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent

FTE: 1

Hours per week: 40

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Dependent upon Qualifications

Proposed Start Date: 07/06/2026

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Statewide North Carolina Workforce for Health Initiative will provide a forum for health employers, workers, educators, regulators, policymakers, and others throughout North Carolina to convene, discuss challenges and opportunities, share best practices and lessons learned, identify potential solutions and metrics for success, and monitor progress toward developing, training and sustaining the health workforce required to meet population health needs.

Position Summary

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this position’s work location is designated as hybrid.

The Nursing Workforce Project Manager plays a key role in advancing North Carolina’s statewide nursing workforce strategy by managing the Nursing Workforce Coordinating Council (NWCC) and coordinating initiatives across healthcare, education, and government partners.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Degree in nursing or equivalent experience in nursing workforce development, health systems, education, or health policy.
• Demonstrated understanding of North Carolina’s nursing workforce landscape, including key challenges, opportunities, and statewide initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi stakeholder projects, with strong skills in organization, planning, and prioritization.
• Experience designing and facilitating meetings with diverse partners, including senior leaders in government, education, and health care.
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to cultivate trust and collaboration across sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information for varied audiences.
• Experience in program evaluation, including developing metrics, analyzing data, and reporting findings.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently, with strong interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• An advanced degree in nursing (MSN, DNP, or a related field) is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with data partners to turn workforce data into meaningful, actionable insights.
• Strong skills in maintaining documentation, managing shared collaboration tools, and supporting knowledge management systems.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity, transparency, and continuous improvement within North Carolina’s nursing workforce ecosystem.