Learning Manager

Position: Work-Based Learning Manager
## Work-Based Learning Manager Apply locations:
Columbus Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R151974

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Job Title:

Work-Based Learning Manager## Department:

Academic Affairs Administration | Administration The Work‐Based Learning (WBL) Manager oversees the day-to-day operations and implementation  of Ohio State’s work base learning initiatives including increase participation in internships, co‐ops, and applied research experiences while reducing access gaps. The Manager serves as a key operational leader responsible for translating institutional priorities into actionable plans, programs, and processes that  partners with campus units to support the expansion of WBL pathways;

and strengthens employer partnerships that support high‐quality, paid experiences.

This role serves as one of two Manager‐level leads in the WBL portfolio - each with distinct but complementary scopes. The WBL Manager (this role) focuses on internal program implementation, campus coordination, and operational support, policy alignment, and cross‐unit development, while the Employer Relations & Internship Manager focuses on employer-facing strategy and partnership development.  Both roles work in coordination to support institutional WBL priorities under the direction of the Senior Director.

Approximately 15–20% of the role includes oversight of the time‐bound Catalyst Grant Program, with the remaining responsibilities representing ongoing, evergreen commitments to institutional WBL expansion and execution.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree required.
* 5+ years of progressive experience in career services, experiential learning, employer relations, workforce development, or a related field.
* Experience developing, scaling, or managing internship or WBL programs.
* Experience supervising professional staff, graduate assistants, or project teams.
* Proven success collaborating with academic units, employers, and institutional partners.
* Experience using career management systems or CRM tools for reporting, tracking, or employer engagement.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Master’s degree strongly preferred.
* Experience in centralized career services at a large, complex university (R1 preferred).
* Experience leading campus wide committees or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
* Experience managing grant‐funded or multi-year initiatives.
* Demonstrated success supporting equity and access in high‐impact practices.
* Knowledge of internship/WBL quality standards, supervisor training, and risk protocols.
* Understanding of employer engagement and labor market trends.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Strategic planning and systems-thinking skills, with the ability to design scalable WBL processes across decentralized units.
* Deep knowledge of work-based learning best practices, experiential learning pedagogy, career readiness frameworks, and internship quality standards.
* Strong ability to build and maintain high-quality employer partnerships, including assessing internship alignment with institutional standards.
* Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with diverse stakeholders (students, faculty, employers, administrators).
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