University Associate Director of - Learning, Office of Careers and Industry Partnerships

University Associate Director of Work-Based Learning, Office of Careers and Industry Partnerships

The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation’s largest urban public university, serving 235,000 degree-seeking students and 150,000 non-degree students across 26 campuses. Through its CUNY Lifting New York strategic plan, the University is expanding access to career-connected learning that helps students apply their academic knowledge, develop professional skills, and prepare for employment.

The Office of Careers and Industry Partnerships (OCIP) advances student career success by connecting academic learning with work-based experiences, employer partnerships, and pathways to employment. To learn more about OCIP, please  .

Reporting to the Senior University Director of Career Development and Internships, the University Associate Director of Work-Based Learning will manage initiatives that expand equitable access to paid work-based learning across CUNY. The University Associate Director will partner with academic leaders, faculty, colleges, the Research Foundation of CUNY, employers, funders, and other stakeholders to strengthen the connection between academic programs and career opportunities.

The role will use data to shape strategy, assess outcomes, and improve programs across the University.

In addition to the job summary above and CUNY Title Overview below, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Develop and implement strategies to expand paid internships and other work-based learning opportunities across academic programs.

• Partner with academic leaders and faculty to advance the development and adoption of internships and other work-based learning experiences connected to coursework and degree programs.

• Manage initiatives across colleges and partner organizations, aligning implementation with student success and post-graduation employment goals.

• Identify barriers to student participation and work with partners to improve access, completion, and outcomes.

• Establish and monitor measures of student participation, program completion, employer engagement, and career outcomes; analyze findings and recommend program improvements.

• Manage the development of project plans, presentations, and reports that communicate progress, challenges, and results to University leadership and other stakeholders, including funders.

• Cultivate relationships with employers, alumni, and other partners to expand internships, mentoring, and pathways to employment.

• Navigate complex institutional processes and engage stakeholders to advance work-based learning initiatives.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

-Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.

• Six years of experience in program or project management, operations, or strategic planning, preferably in higher education, workforce development, or in a non-profit setting.

• Experience developing and implementing internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, or related education and workforce initiatives.

• Experience building partnerships and coordinating initiatives and deliverables across academic, employer, and community stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills, including experience using data to assess outcomes and improve programs.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.

• Excellent writing, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to varied audiences.

• A collaborative and diplomatic approach to working with students, faculty, staff, employers,…