Work Based Learning Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Division of Academic Affairs is seeking a full-time Work-Based Learning Manager. The Work-Based Learning Manager will lead the cultivation, coordination, and strengthening of work-based learning opportunities for students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment

Teamwork/Collaboration:

• Work within Career Services and to develop and foster strong partnerships with business, industry, and non-profit organizations for the purpose of securing work-based learning opportunities for students
• Work with Academic Deans, Academic Department Chairs, and relevant committees to identify and support work-based learning opportunities across degree programs
• Work with Credit for Prior Learning to determine where and how prior credit can be awarded by work-based learning experiences
• Respond to student, faculty, and employer need to implement meaningful work-based learning programs. This can include developing resources, assessments, student learning outcomes, surveys, and more
• Coordinate with Career Services, Faculty, employers, and students to provide relevant professional development opportunities as necessary
• As needed, support faculty teaching field placement, internship, and/or cooperative work experience courses. This may include developing and maintaining key partnerships, sharing resources, facilitating professional development opportunities, and related activities.
• Assist with departmental events across all campuses and virtual platforms throughout the academic year.
• Consult with academic program advisory boards to determine work-based learning needs and make industry connections.

Student Focus:

• Cultivate, coordinate, and, at times, facilitate work-based learning opportunities for students based on degree program requirements and student career goals
• Coordinate and facilitate high-impact work-based learning experiences in collaboration with Academic Deans, Academic Department Chairs, and Division of Workforce Partnerships
• Oversee and maintain accurate records of student participation, coordinating with relevant departments to track engagement and report outcomes
• As needed, provide direct career counseling to students and alumni

Project Management:

• Systemize work-based learning evaluations (student and employer partner) and make recommendations based on data reports
• In collaboration with the Associate Director of Career Services & Employer Engagement, manage key employer partnerships and relevant committees
• Coordinate with employers and faculty to ensure learning outcomes (workplace and academic) are aligned and met
• Work with college departments to increase awareness of work-based learning for students, staff, and faculty

Organization/Work Management:

• In collaboration with the Career Services team, maintain database of potential employers partners for work-based learning experiences
• Utilize labor market information and student interest to deliver demand-informed programming
• Maintain paper and electronic correspondence in compliance with grant standards
• Stay abreast on research around work-based learning and participate in professional development to enhance programming
• Other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in working with students, ideally in higher education
• Experience with program design and delivery, ideally working with college faculty and staff
• Demonstrated professional experience working with employer, industry, and/or community partners
• Computer spreadsheet and word processing experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Job and internship database (i.e. Handshake) experience
• Experience with managing internship programs and other substantive work-based learning student experiences
• Strong event management and facilitation skills
• Spanish language proficiency
• Experience working with college faculty and staff on program design and delivery
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple assignments and to work collaboratively within a team
• Ability to work under time constraints and established deadlines
• Ability to manage work with confidence and efficiency
• Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented
• Strong writing skills with the ability to convey complex subject matter clearly and accurately
• Demonstrated experience working in a busy, diverse environment with industry and academic leaders
• A drive for innovation in problem-solving
• Ability to think creatively to leverage existing resources to meet ongoing needs

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.