Manager, WorkForward

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

2/8/2026

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

351007

Job Title:

Manager, WorkForward

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Manager/Program Director

JOB SUMMARY

Manager, WorkForward is responsible for the implementation of program offerings, partnerships and resource deployment.  This role establishes and maintains partnership with employers, government agencies and educational institutions to create and/or enhance workforce development models and access to career pathways.  This role establishes and maintains philanthropic funding partnerships which includes grant writing and stewardship support.  Leveraging strong business acumen, this role is responsible for operational excellence and people leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Develops and maintains networks with a broad variety of potential clients (i.e. healthcare, education) and philanthropic funders.

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Implements the strategic direction for WorkForward, including identifying key areas of engagement, clients, donors and grant opportunities to grow the business and the brand.

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Develops white papers, peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

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Participates in and promotes discussions, engagements, and partnerships that inform and guide workforce policy at state, national and global levels.

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Develops standard work associated with building and providing business solutions for clients, such as program implementation, landscape analysis, curriculum packages, and other products.

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Provides conference presentations and other participates in other public speaking opportunities to promote WorkForward.

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Oversee contracts with cross functional teams by driving all phases of implementation including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and transition/project closeout.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree

in a related field such as workforce, education or business development

Required

PhD

in a related field such as workforce, education or business development

Preferred

5 years

in higher education, workforce or business start up

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Demonstrates knowledge of administration in higher education and workforce.

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Ability to develop and support philanthropic funding efforts through effective donor engagement and strategic planning.

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Ability to establish and maintain collaborative alliances and promote teamwork and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and engagement.

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Ability to present consulting offerings and products to prospective clients in a variety organizations.

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Abiilty to convert opportunities into finalized agreements.

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Proven success as a dynamic and empowering leader who instills a vision for excellence with innovation and creativity.

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Facilitate consulting sessions for diverse audiences and provides guidance on the development and implementation of apprenticeship programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.