Description: Program Director, Initiatives & Grant-Funded Programs

Classification: Full Time, Exempt 

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer & Chief Data Scientist

Date: March 2025

MISSION: Futuro Health launched in 2020 to address the critical shortage of workers in the healthcare sector. Our nonprofit mission is to improve the health and wealth of communities by growing the largest network of allied healthcare workers in the nation. Initially funded by a significant investment from Kaiser Permanente through a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW, Futuro Health has since grown to include a portfolio of funders, grants, and contracts in support of our life changing work. Every year, thousands of diverse adults become Futuro Health Scholars and pursue training to earn their credentials for a wide array of in-demand allied healthcare roles. What sets Futuro Health apart is our comprehensive approach to supporting Futuro Health Scholars throughout their education journey and our deep expertise in the healthcare sector. We address the healthcare workforce shortage by personalizing education journeys for diverse adults to enter allied healthcare careers at low or no-cost. More on Futuro Health can be found at www.FuturoHealth.org. 

OUR VALUES

• We keep Scholars, communities, and equity at the center of our work.
• We design solutions that are agile, inclusive, and scalable.
• We earn and maintain trust through collaboration and accountability.
• We pave the way with leading-edge practices.
• We use data science to inform continuous improvement.
• We look toward the future and embrace new opportunities.

Why Should You Join Futuro Health: Do you seek to change lives for the better? Do you want a role in a nonprofit focused on designing solutions and bringing direct services to make a difference to Scholars, communities, and the nation? Have you shown grit when it comes to taking on challenges and pushing forward to resolution?  Our team of talents share a commitment to Futuro Health’s nonprofit mission. We celebrate the opportunity to transform lives through our purpose-driven work. We bring our skillsets, a can-do attitude, and a collaborative approach to our everyday work of forging workforce development models that apply best practices. We know it takes collective effort to design adult-friendly, inclusive, agile, and scalable solutions that meet the big challenges of the day -- ranging from worker shortages, social and economic mobility, to equity in care. If these qualities speak to you, apply to become part of the Futuro Health team. 

Position Summary: The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Futuro Health’s portfolio of initiatives and grant-funded programs.. This leadership role involves working closely with internal teams, external partners, and funders to ensure program goals are met, budgets are managed, and grant requirements are fulfilled. The Program Director will lead the execution of key projects that align with Futuro Health’s mission and contribute to the growth of Futuro Health’s impact. 

Essential Job Functions: 

Program Leadership & Management: 

• Lead and manage the execution of both initiatives and grant-funded programs from start to finish, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, external commitments, and grant objectives. 
• Develop work plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure efficient program delivery. 
• Coordinate internal teams, external stakeholders, and partners to drive the successful execution of programs. 
• Troubleshoot implementation challenges and provide solutions to ensure continued program success. 

Grant Compliance & Reporting: 

• Ensure that all grant-funded programs comply with funder regulations, financial guidelines, and terms, while striving to position Futuro Health as a leader in the field.
• Prepare timely progress reports for funders, detailing project status, financials, and outcomes. 
• Work closely with the finance team to track and manage program budgets, ensuring responsible financial oversight and optimal use of grant funds. 
• Maintain accurate documentation of grant-funded activities, ensuring full transparency and accountability. 

Team Leadership & Collaboration: 

• Provide leadership and guidance to program staff and consultants, fostering a positive, collaborative team culture. 
• Facilitate communication across departments to ensure program integration with broader organizational initiatives. 
• Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including funders, partners, and community members, ensuring clear and consistent communication. 

Evaluation & Impact Measurement: 

• Develop strategies for evaluating program outcomes and measuring impact. 
• Regularly assess program effectiveness using data to inform decision-making and improve future programming. 
• Collect and analyze data on program performance, sharing insights with senior leadership to drive improvements. 

Strategic Planning & Growth: 

• Contribute to the development of new grant proposals and funding opportunities to ensure program sustainability and growth. 
• Identify areas for program improvement and make recommendations to senior leadership. 
• Stay informed on trends, best practices, and new funding opportunities to support program impact and expansion. 

Qualifications: 

Minimum: 

• At least 7 years of experience in program management in healthcare workforce development, preferably in the non-profit sector. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing grant-funded programs, including writing, implementation, and reporting. 
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to foster collaboration and build effective relationships. 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, and project management software. 
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Proven success in managing multiple large-scale, grant-funded programs, with demonstrated expertise in compliance, reporting and producing outcomes. 
• Strong experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex partnerships. 
• Familiarity with data analysis and impact measurement tools to evaluate program outcomes. 

Preferred 

• Track record securing multi-million-dollar grants and contracts. 
• Ability to effectively work with public agencies, healthcare entities and other complex stakeholders. 

Other Requirements: 

• Ability to travel locally, regionally, or nationally as needed. 
• Commitment to Futuro Health's mission and values. 
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, if required. 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, nonprofit management, economics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred in business, healthcare administration, public health, or equivalent field experience. 

Supervisory Responsibility: This position will supervise staff, teams of staff, and cross functional teams. This position will involve overseeing consultants as needed.

Work Environment/Travel: This is a remote role. Travel will also be required to attend meetings and conferences.

Physical Demands: Able to sit, stand, and use technology for extended periods of time. Travel for site visits, meetings, conferences, or community outreach. This may involve walking, standing, and navigating various environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Position Type: This position is full-time, exempt. Hours may be irregular and include weekends, nights, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity: Futuro Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. 

Applicants must be authorized to work within the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.