Program Director of Organizational Development

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilites Of The Job

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

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

Core Competencies

• Organizational and systems thinking
• Ledrship 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.