Coordinator of Experiential Learning

is to educate, serve, and advocate with students, families, schools, and the community. We disrupt racial inequities, build just educational systems, and expand access for all learners. We value human potential while striving to support current and future generations of Washtenaw County to enrich as many lives as we possibly can.

is to be a leader in empowering, facilitating, and delivering high-quality, boundary- spanning, educational system that educates all children through an equitable, inclusive, and holistic approach.

Coordinator of Experiential Learning will help to ensure that students gain valuable hands-on experience that enhances their academic and career development. The Coordinator of Experiential Learning will be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing experiential learning opportunities, including internships, co-op programs, service learning, and other hands-on educational experiences. The coordinator will work closely with students, faculty, employers, and community partners to develop and maintain meaningful and impactful learning experiences that enhance academic and professional growth.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to examine how his/her/their position (directly or indirectly) impacts educational inequities in student achievement outcomes.
• Engages in reflection and ongoing learning and development on critical concepts and terms identified in the Washtenaw ISD Educational Equity Policy including concepts such as cultural proficiency, racial equity, and systemic and structural inequities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate instructional support services and youth programming that advances student achievement across the ISD and local district programs
• Ensure programs align with state standards and objectives.
• Monitor program effectiveness and make data-driven adjustments as needed.
• Oversee the development of curriculum and instructional materials for youth programs.
• Program Development and Management:
• • Design, implement, and evaluate experiential learning programs that align with institutional goals and academic curricula.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and community groups to create and sustain internship, co-op, and service-learning opportunities.
  • Ensure that all experiential learning programs are aligned with K-12 Michigan state standards and best practices in the field.
• Teacher Professional Learning and Support
• • Provide professional development for teachers on how to link real-life experiences to classroom instruction in and outside of the classroom.
  • Work with teachers to identify and coordinate available experiential learning opportunities, including internships, research projects, and service-learning programs.
• Faculty and Partner
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
• • Collaborate with faculty to integrate experiential learning into academic programs and courses.
  • Serve as a liaison between the institution, students, and external partners to ensure successful placements and experiences.
  • Organize workshops, training sessions, and events to prepare students and partners for participation in experiential learning programs.
• Assessment and Reporting:
• • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of experiential learning programs through feedback, evaluations, and data collection.
  • Prepare reports on program outcomes, student progress, and partnership developments for institutional review and improvement.
  • Utilize data to make recommendations for program enhancement and to highlight success stories.
• Marketing and Outreach:
• • Promote experiential learning opportunities to students, faculty, and external partners through presentations, marketing materials, and online platforms
  • Maintain an up-to-date database of experiential learning opportunities, student placements, and partner organizations.
  • Represent the institution at events, conferences, and meetings to network and develop new partnerships.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Knowledge of organizational development and schools as…