Workforce Development Specialist Tampa, FL

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Schedule: Full-time

Shift : Days

Location: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth West Division

AdventHealth Tampa, a faith-based not-for-profit 626-bed tertiary-level acute care hospital located in the uptown district of Tampa, Florida, specializes in advanced cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience and neurology, digestive health, orthopedics, womens services, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, sleep medicine and general surgery including minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedures. GME programs on the hospital campus currently include general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine and transitional year.

AdventHealth Tampa is home to the renowned AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and leading-edge research caring for Tampa Bays hearts for over 35 years.

The Kiran C. Patel Research Institute, also located at AdventHealth Tampa, leads the way in clinical and academic research in the areas of neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, advanced surgery and more contributing valuable knowledge that leads to tomorrows cures for conditions such as heart failure, cancer and other diseases.

The role you'll contribute:

The Workforce Development Specialist plays a vital role in building and sustaining the health care workforce of tomorrow across AdventHealth's West Florida Division . This role supports AdventHealths mission by connecting K12 students, college learners, emerging professionals, and current team members to meaningful career pathways. The Specialist partners with leaders, schools, and community organizations throughout the division to implement strategies that fill critical workforce gaps, while mentoring and coaching individuals to grow into purpose-driven health care careers. The position requires frequent travel ( 5175% ) across the division to maintain strong partnerships and deliver programs. At AdventHealth, you'll Shine Bright. Find Your Purpose.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Partner with leaders to identify workforce gaps and align talent pipeline strategies.

• Serve as a mentor and advocate for students and prospective team members across the education-to-career continuum (K12, college, early-career professionals).

• Coordinate job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeship opportunities within AdventHealth.

• Collaborate with schools, academic programs, and community partners to design and deliver health care career pathways.

• Track outcomes (retention, satisfaction, conversion rates) and use data to improve programs.

• Actively represent AdventHealth at recruitment events, graduations, school visits, and career fairs.

• Promote a healthy, supportive, and mission-centered work environment.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field

• 35 years of health care experience

• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence others

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Ability to travel 5175% of the time across the West Florida Division

Preferred qualifications:

• Masters degree in a related field

• 13 years of leadership experience

• Prior experience as a licensed or certified health care professional (and, if applicable, maintaining that license/certification in active status)

• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Education

Organization: AdventHealth Tampa

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25037760

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.