Manager of Experiential Learning, UMKC Career Services

Hiring Department

Career Services

Job Description

The Manager of Experiential Learning will be crucial in fostering collaboration with local employers and supporting workforce development initiatives in Kansas City. By forging partnerships with local businesses and industries, the Manager of Experiential Learning can identify in-demand skills and competencies. This enables them to tailor and coordinate experiential learning opportunities to meet local employers’ needs, ensuring that students are equipped with the relevant knowledge and skills sought in the job market, which leads to career success.

Job Duties

• Creates and manages work-based learning component materials, programs, and experiences that purposefully maximize learning. Components of the program include support services for curriculum-based learning, opportunities for student reflection, standards and training for individuals monitoring the experience, assessment and evaluation of student and program outcomes, maintaining participation records, and data analysis.
• Responsible for assisting with infrastructure maintenance, including implementation of processes and technology coordination, for university-wide experiential learning opportunities for students at UMKC.
• Coordination and logistics of programs, such as employer site visits, job shadowing, mentoring, mock interviews, and the department’s on-campus and off-campus internship programs, etc.
• The role will also orchestrate student performance evaluations with site supervisors and conduct site visits to ensure the safety of UMKC students and compliance with student learning objectives.
• Collaborates with colleagues in the department, colleagues across the university, and with area employers to provide applicable resources for student curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular education.
• Monitor and respond to office email/phone calls from employers, students, faculty, staff, and graduates on experiential learning.
• Coordinate all experiential learning job posting services, including internet research of potential job prospects, outreach to employers to promote services, and communication with employers to finalize listings of opportunities.
• Initiate recruitment of employers for on/off-campus programs, and process/approve employer job postings and registrations for job postings in UMKC’s job board
• Meet in person or virtually with employers to develop internships and other experiential learning opportunities for students, including recruitment for participation in on-campus Job Fairs.
• Attend networking events and other area meetings and events to increase the number of employers and professionals participating in on-campus recruiting activities.
• Assists students with career exploration through internship, shadowing experiences, employment, volunteering and other career-related activities about the world of work.
• Support students seeking internships through resume review and mock interviews
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed
• Organize and manage competitive-style employer projects such as hackathons, design competitions, and other experiences that combine students’ academic knowledge and skills with real-world applications.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with educational institutions, students, and employers
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative to complete projects in a timely fashion
• Ability to navigate multiple technology platforms and to learn new platforms as required
• Knowledge of labor relations, employment, and staffing
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Experience in early career talent recruitment, including engagement with college-level students and recent graduates, will be particularly valued. Prior experience in higher education programs, especially those focusing on experiential learning or career development. Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
• Education: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Human Resources, Social Science, or related fields.
• Understanding project management and/or event planning/coordination through work experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $53,976 – $57,240 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: Salary Plan # 9E
University Title: Program manager I Student Support Services
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Application Materials

Application materials must include an updated resume or CV and a cover letter.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, submit application materials by June 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Community Information

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.