• 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.

• 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

• 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