Manager, Work-Based Learning in Knoxville

Manager, Work-Based Learning

Pay Rate: $51,170 - $63,600.00/salary. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Type of Appointment:
Full-Time

Department:
Career Development

Position Number: 190010

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Three Professional References (See below)

Reference check requirements:

• Non-supervisory roles: three (2) current or former supervisors and one professional reference.

Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references.

This position is responsible for developing and coordinating work-based learning opportunities that integrate classroom education with real-world work experiences. Work-Based Learning opportunities encompass Internships, Apprenticeships, Job Shadowing, Service Learning, Cooperative Education, and other WBL high-impact practices. This position will work collaboratively with college departments and employer partners to provide students with valuable hands-on learning opportunities.

20% Collaborate with industry partners to develop programs and activities such as Cooperative Education, Internships, Apprenticeships, Pellissippi Workforce Institute, Job Shadowing, Service Learning, and other WBL programs. 10% Facilitate selection of students in collaboration with Academic Deans, Department Chairs, Community Partners, and the department of Workforce & Community Development. Ensure work-based learning opportunities for students are based on program requirements and student career goals, as well as orienting students to work based learning experiences.

15% Coordinate the supervision of student WBL participants with employer partners, and conduct on-site employer visits to monitor and evaluate student progress. 25% Work closely with Career Development team, reporting to the Director of Career Development, assisting with classroom presentations related to pre-employment skills, career exploration fairs, community job fairs, events designed to increase awareness of careers and WBL opportunities at various Pellissippi State campuses.

Disseminate information on work-based learning programs to employers, partners, professors, students, and faculty/staff. 15% Cultivate and maintain partnerships between external and internal partners to ensure quality WBL opportunities in Blount and Knox Counties. 10% Maintain strong relationships with local workforce and economic development agencies to assess job market and training needs to assist in the development of WBL experiences. 5% Assist the College in increasing participation in Dual Enrollment, completion of technical diplomas, certificates, and AAS degrees, as well as expanding access to industry recognized certifications.

5% Perform administrative duties related to data collection, compliance reporting, evaluation and institutional needs, and other duties as assigned.

To identify and increase participation of Pellissippi State students in career development, career exploration, and WBL activities; increasing the number of WBL participants enrolled in relevant dual enrollment and/or college classes, establishing new school/employer relationships, starting new work-based endeavors for students and increased participation in internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing and other WBL opportunities for current Pellissippi State students.

• Master's Degree in a field related to the position- this could be in education or in a business/industry discipline
• Three years of full-time employment in a setting related to the position - this could be in education or in business/industry.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

This position requires the ability to analyze complex situations and make decisions. Critical thinking and creativity are necessary. The ability to interpret policies related to education and employment is required. Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people in complex situations is critical to success in this position. Able to…