Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Associate Director, High Impact Learning and C2C at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public,
urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality
education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational
opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job
duties):
Job Purpose
The
Associate Director, High-Impact Learning and Career Engagement
supports
university-wide efforts to integrate career-engaged learning into the student
experience at Wayne State University. Reporting
to the Vice Provost for
Partnerships and Workforce, the associate director is responsible for
coordinating and advancing initiatives
that connect high-impact practices, such
as internships, undergraduate research, community-based learning, and
experiential education,
to career readiness outcomes. Collaborating with
academic units, career services, employer relations teams, and external
partners, the
Associate Director helps expand opportunities for students to
develop professional competencies and successfully transition from college
to
career. The Associate Director also manages assessment efforts, partnership
development activities, communications, and operational
processes related to
high-impact, career-engaged learning initiatives, supporting the broader
strategic direction set by the Vice
Provost.
Support the operational coordination and advancement of the College to Career (C2C) initiative, ensuring alignment with
university goals related to student success, workforce readiness, and community engagement. Develop, implement, and manage programs and
services that integrate career development across academic, experiential, and co-curricular experiences. Serve as a key contributor and
advisor to the Vice Provost for Partnerships and Workforce on career readiness strategies, employer engagement, and workforce development
trends. Represent the Vice Provost and the College to Career initiative at internal and external meetings related to workforce development,
partnerships, and career services innovation.
Build and strengthen collaborative partnerships with academic units, career services,
employer relations teams, experiential learning programs, and community organizations to expand career readiness pathways for students.
Coordinate efforts with internal and external stakeholders to promote internships, co-ops, research experiences, and employment
opportunities aligned with students’ academic and professional development. Support employer engagement strategies to expand the network of
organizations offering career-engaged learning opportunities.
Collaborate with Institutional Research and other university offices to
track, assess, and report on career outcomes, experiential learning participation, and career competency development. Assist in the design,
rollout, and continuous improvement of career readiness tools and career exploration resources. Lead communication efforts related to the
initiative, including the preparation of internal reports, development of promotional materials, management of website content, and
coordination of career-engaged learning showcases.
Oversee day-to-day operational activities, including budget tracking, resource
planning, and workflow coordination, in support of the College to Career initiative. Supervise assigned professional staff, graduate
assistants, or student workers involved in College to Career initiatives. Develop and maintain internal processes and project management
systems to ensure efficient and effective initiative execution. Perform other duties as
assigned.
Qualifications:
Education Master’s degree
* Master’s degree in higher education, student
affairs, career development, or related field preferred.
Experience Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related
experience)
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in career services, experiential learning, student success, workforce development,
employer relations, academic administration, or a related field.
* Demonstrated experience in program leadership, including developing,
implementing, and assessing large-scale initiatives.
* Experience building partnerships with internal (academic units, faculty, advising)
and external (employers, community organizations) stakeholders.
* Proven ability to use data to track outcomes, drive improvements, and
report results to leadership and campus partners.
* Experience supervising professional staff or coordinating project teams.
* Grant
writing or experience managing externally funded initiatives is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Knowledge of
career development theories, career readiness frameworks (e.g., NACE competencies), and workforce development trends.
* Understanding of
experiential learning models, including internships, research, community engagement, and co-curricular experiences.
* Familiarity with
higher education structures, student success initiatives, and partnerships between academic programs and employer communities.
* Ability
to develop, lead, and assess large-scale university initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
* Ability to build effective partnerships
with academic units, career services, employers, and community organizations.
* Ability to use data for strategic planning, outcomes
assessment, and continuous improvement.
* Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple
priorities and meet deadlines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports,
presentations, and promotional materials.
* Ability to supervise, mentor, and coordinate staff and student employees.
* Ability to
think strategically while maintaining attention to operational details.
School/College/Division:
H92 – VP
Student Affairs
Primary department:
H9203 – Placement Services (H9203)
Employment
type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Executive
Funding/salary
information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum:
- Salary hire maximum:
Working conditions:
* Normal office environment and in person requirement flexibility.
Job
openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior
posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who
are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered
employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
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