Work Based Learning Manager &#8211; HigherEdJobs

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Learning Commons & Classroom Tech

Locations

Liston Campus (Providence)

Yearly salary

$63,000 – $69,000

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

Funding Source: Unrestricted

Exempt?: Yes

Yearly Schedule: Calendar