Manager of Experiential Learning and Employer Engagement

Position Title: Manager of Experiential Learning and Employer
Engagement

Position is: Regular full-time

Position Type: Staff Position (Full Time/Part
Time)

Department/Ofc.: Instruction

Position Description

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Position Function:

The Manager of Experiential Learning and Employer Engagement is responsible for planning, administration and the effective execution
of
the college’s Experiential Learning and Apprenticeship Strategy in collaboration with industry by engaging regional employers and
community
partners, (i.e. Ann Arbor SPARK, Michigan Works! and others). The manager will collaborate with the Instructional Division to
ensure
alignment with existing academic programs.

Essential Job Duties and
Responsibilities:

Administrative
(50%)

• Develops and maintains relationships with regional employers
  to identify employment opportunities.
• Works in conjunction with Marketing to design and implements marketing strategies to
  identify, attract and involve students, employers,
  and faculty to integrate academic studies with work experience.
• Responsible for
  the effective development and coordination of
  employer visits to the college and ensuring collaboration with appropriate departments across
  the institution.
• Collaborate with
  Academic Divisions and the Workforce & Community Development Division to identify critical
  employer needs and provide solutions.
• Develops a working understanding of the department’s Career Management software in order to
  utilize the software’s functions.
• Coordinates additional activities including: site visits, fairs and other special programming for
  the department.
• Serves on
  college committees and assist in planning and implementing special projects that support student
  success.
• Maintains membership and
  involvement in related professional organizations to enhance professional development.
• Involvement in annual strategic planning to
  meet requirements for year-round responsibilities as they relate to the department.
• Provides support to Center for Career Success
  and staff as needed, in the areas of general student advisement, employer outreach and
  departmental coordination.
• Responsible for
  tracking, monitoring and reporting of employer and student engagement activities and
  initiatives.
• Supports students with Credit for
  Prior Learning portfolios and submissions.
• Other duties as assigned by the
  Director or designee.

Experiential
Learning (25%)

• Responsible for identifying, developing and
  maintaining internship, co-op, and all other EL activities,
  appropriate to Washtenaw Community College majors and training programs, while
  also maintaining positive relationships with employers.
• Develops an effective recruitment strategy and assists students interested
  in completing an Internship/Cooperative Experience.
• Works with academics, employers and business partners to build pipelines to
  employment, based on current employer needs.

Apprenticeship (25%)

• Provides leadership for both
  pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs at the
  college in response to industry needs for growing the talent pipeline within the
  Greater Ann Arbor region.
• Ensures both
  pre-apprenticeship and/or apprenticeship programs meet the necessary standards for
  recognition and registration with the US Department of
  Labor and other entities.
• Collaborates with a wide variety of business,
  industry, governmental, social service, and community
  organizations to recruit potential apprentices.
• Oversee the development and
  facilitation of information and orientation sessions
  that inform apprentices about the details and expectations of specific
  pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships.
• Identify, schedule
  and work with Academic Deans to assign faculty to provide instruction
  and offer academic support to apprentices.

Minimum
Qualifications

Minimum Required Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of management
  experience required to include full-time staff supervision and budget
  management.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication,
  and organizational skills, demonstrate initiative and be student
  success focused
• Experience in, presenting workshops and/or working
  with students in in an academic setting highly desirable.
• Experience in higher education a plus.

Preferred
Qualifications

Additional Preferred
Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication
  skills.
• Ability to meet and work with community college students with
  identified additional needs.
• Ability to research and
  quickly develop knowledge of employer strategies, job market trends, and
  occupational information sources.
• Ability to research and
  develop knowledge of career development trends, markets, and
  issues.
• Ability to design and deliver workshops.

Closing Date: 04/13/2026

Open Until
Filled: No

Special Instructions to
Applicants

Our college strives to make a positive difference in
people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational
programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and
retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our
commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty
& staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed
to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

Salary/Hourly
Rate: $59,477 – $65,425