Program Director of Organizational Development

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The Organizational Development (OD) Program Director leads system-wide organizational development and excellence initiatives that strengthen SEARHC’s workforce capability, culture, and leadership effectiveness. This role partners across divisions and departments to design, implement, and sustain strategies that support employee engagement, leadership development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
Guided by SEARHC’s mission—Alaska Native People working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities—the OD Program Director ensures organizational development practices honor cultural identity, support workforce resilience and a commitment to organizational excellence, and advance SEARHC’s strategic priorities of being the employer of choice, delivering seamless healthcare, and pursuing intentional growth.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Organizational Development & Culture

• Lead the development and implementation of organizational development strategies aligned with business goals.
• Design, implement and manage enterprise-wide OD initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, workforce engagement, and team performance.

Partner with other key departments and stakeholders for optimum buy-in and support.

• Champion SEARHC’s values—Respect, Cultural Identity, Service, Professionalism, and Compassion—by embedding them into leadership practices, workforce programs, and organizational systems.
• Partner with leadership to continuously assess organizational health and culture identify development needs, and implement change strategies that support high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Support structural redesign efforts and partner with HR and business leaders to optimize roles, processes and team frameworks.

Change Management & Strategic Initiatives

• Develop and lead organizational change management efforts associated with strategic priorities, operational improvements, and system transformations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute initiatives that enhance workforce performance and adaptability across geographically dispersed communities.
• Develop communication, training and engagement tools and strategies to support successful adoption of change.
• Develop metrics and reporting to inform leadership decision-making.

Community & Cultural Partnership

• Travel to SEARHC facilities and communities to build local relationships, understand operational realities, and deliver on-site OD support as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Business, Education, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in organizational development, workforce development, HR, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading organization-wide programs, initiatives, or change efforts.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to cultural humility and working effectively within a tribal health organization.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in healthcare, public service, nonprofit, or tribal organizations.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed or rural workforces.

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Core Competencies

• Organizational and systems thinking
• Leadership and talent development
• Cultural awareness and humility
• Change management
• Facilitation and consulting
• Relationship building and collaboration
• Data‑informed decision‑making

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Office-based work with frequent collaboration across teams.
• Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual sessions.
• Periodic travel to SEARHC communities and facilities throughout Southeast Alaska. Travel is by jet, small aircraft, or boat.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!