Director, Experiential Learning

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Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Administrator Range E08

Salary Minimum

$113,200.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type

Administrator

Position Summary

The Director of Experiential Learning provides oversite and development of a comprehensive process for assessing, verifying, and articulating experiential programs and employer partnerships necessary for Dallas College students or students in regional collaboratives to participate in experiential learning activities such paid/non-paid internships, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships. Understands and applies all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and guidelines governing experiential learning activities.

Leverages institutional resources and existing programs to achieve outcomes through experiential programs including community engaged learning, research, laboratory experiences, internships and cooperative education opportunities, service learning, and related opportunities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the purpose of community colleges and the vision of Dallas College.

• Experience managing change initiatives including knowledge and skill in process improvement, project planning, conflict resolution, team building, customer service, and data-based decision-making concepts.

• Ability to identify and address opportunities and challenges that arise as a result of Dallas College’s current transition.

• Demonstrated successful experience in the creation, development, or implementation of experiential learning.

• Demonstrated successful experience building and maintaining relationships.

• Experience with local, state, and federal workforce programs.

• Experience in contextualization and alignment of career and technical education and continuing education curricula with industry- based knowledge, skills and abilities needed to obtain employment or industry recognized credentials.

• Ability to analyze multi-layered problems and propose solutions.

• Knowledge of best practices/trends in experiential learning success initiatives in higher education.

• Knowledge of compliance with pertinent state and federal laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of current research and policy recommendations as well as state and national initiatives designed to enhance experiential learning.

• Experience in strategic planning, assessment of program(s) effectiveness, and development of guidelines to improve the educational and career outcomes for students.

• Experience deploying data-informed and results oriented programs and supports.

• Employ data-informed decision making and use predictive analytics.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Official transcripts required.

• Three (3) years of progressive responsibility in an educational leadership role.

• Three (3) years of experience working with external organizations to advance career connected learning strategies, including workforce-related programs.

• Three (3) years of experience developing and managing career and continuing education programs.

• Experience managing work groups and delivery structures that support the integration of career connected curriculum and expe