Assistant Director of Career Pathways, ROAD to Success Project

Assistant Director of Career Pathways, ROAD to Success Project                             

VSC UP – PAT Bargaining Unit, Exempt, Grade 13       

BASIC FUNCTION

To facilitate the development and improvement of career pathways, credentials, and experiential learning to meet the needs of rural Vermont VTSU students, with a specific focus on high-wage and high-demand occupations. To complete the work by engaging in collaborative efforts with diverse stakeholders, including VTSU faculty members and staff, CCV employees, industry leaders, grant partners, and government agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Collaborate with faculty in their efforts to work with diverse stakeholders, fostering the development and enhancement of articulation agreements, courses, credentials, and structured career pathways specifically tailored to meet the needs of rural Vermont high school students and transfer students from rural CCV campuses. Simultaneously, champion the promotion of high-wage, in-demand occupations within Vermont's rural economy.
• Facilitate culturally responsive professional development for faculty and staff and offer faculty training for course and/or program conversion to online modalities.
• Assist and collaborate with faculty to design and develop engaging, high-quality instructional materials for a variety of learning environments, including online, hybrid, and in-person courses.
• Assist with promoting VTSU courses, including various modalities, raise awareness of articulation agreements, and highlight new credentials to diverse stakeholders.
• Foster connections between rural high school students and high-paying career pathways, collaborating with partners and convening regional rural councils for alignment with local economic needs.
• Collaborate with grant partners and industry leaders to build and maintain community partnerships that enhance rural students' career development and offer comprehensive career services, including goal setting, career exploration, and industry connections.
• Explore and create opportunities for experiential learning and partnerships that contribute to local economic development and create opportunities for students to partner with faculty and industry leaders for undergraduate research opportunities, including opportunities for remote research and internships.
• Assist the Director with continuous assessment of project effectiveness through data analysis, feedback collection, and regular reporting to stakeholders.
• Support the Director with developing a sustainability plan, including funding strategies, partnerships, and community engagement efforts, to ensure the long-term success of the project.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

Direct supervision received from the ROAD to Success Project Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

2-3 student employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, higher education administration, or other appropriate discipline, plus four or more years of relevant curriculum, career, or workforce development experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience serving rural populations through educational and/or economic development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

Knowledge: 

• Strong base of knowledge and skills relevant to the project, such understanding of curriculum development, articulation agreements, stackable credentials, and degree program development within the context of higher education, and familiarity with emerging trends in workforce development and educational pathways.
• Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural setting.
• Direct experience working with the project's targeted constituency desirable.

Skills: 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven record of accountability and follow-through.
• Good public speaking and public relations skills.

Abilities: 

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with potential workforce partners, including businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of (or willingness to learn) various software systems, and Micros