Head of Development Management

Workforce Development Director
Alaska Primary Care Association (APCA) seeks a Workforce Development Director to manage the interrelated programs, grants, and projects of the Workforce Development (WFD) department. The role requires leadership, operational accountability, and a drive for workforce development program excellence. The Director will implement efficient and effective programs to reach Alaskans through high‑quality instruction, employ strategic planning for new and existing initiatives, supervise department staff, and ensure budget deployment aligns with program goals and objectives.

Support the professional development of WFD staff members.

Serve as a direct supervisor to selected staff and ensure they can perform their duties.

Develop programming and operational efficiency in collaboration with the APCA Leadership Team.

Contribute to the development and management of department budgets across funding sources.

Assure accountability for grant and contract revenues and assets.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local funder guidance, regulations, and law in grant and program implementation.

Work with business development to plan for sustainable funding.

Implement and manage grants to assure completion of deliverables and appropriate reporting to funders.

Oversee the procurement process for department contract services and goods, ensuring compliance with funder and APCA policy.

Employ sound management techniques to protect APCA from risk and mitigate risk exposure.

Track program and project success, engage in continuous quality improvement activities, and seek funding sources.

Contribute to data management and use data to inform program decisions.

Works under the direct supervision of the Chief Program Officer.

Assesses performance through review of work, integration, cooperation within the Department and APCA, communication with stakeholders, and quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Language Skills

Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Travel Required
In‑city travel by personal vehicle for meetings, tasks, and errands as needed; in‑state travel may occur. Mileage is reimbursed per APCA policy.

This is a full‑time position, 40 hours per week. Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling documents.

Occasional lifting or transporting of materials during events, meetings, or travel.

Visual acuity sufficient to read and produce electronic and paper documents and perform computer work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Duties will generally be performed in an office setting with travel and associated accommodations throughout the local area, the state of Alaska, and the Lower 48 as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in management, health, social services, human services, or a related discipline.

5 years’ experience with program or grant development, coordination, and management.

Progressive leadership experience in management, clinical leadership, quality, or training.

Proficient capability with Microsoft Office Suite on a Windows platform.

Must have consistent access to insured, reliable private transportation.

10+ years’ experience with program or grant development, coordination, and management.

Experience in the Alaska healthcare, behavioral health, or human services setting, and/or training.

Demonstrated skills and success in budgeting and grants management.

Sense of urgency for goal achievement across multiple simultaneous projects.

Results‑focused brainstorming, innovative problem‑solving, and creative idea generation.

Rapport and relationship building focused on results and engagement.

Comfort with risk‑taking and action‑oriented decision making.

Delegation with follow‑up on timeliness and quality.