Experiential and Career Learning Coordinator
About The Position
The Experiential & Career Learning Coordinator, Senior, is a recognized subject-matter expert who independently manages complex experiential and career-learning programs within the School of Public Service. The role exercises a high degree of autonomy in applying theory to practice, solving complex problems, and influencing policies, practices, and procedures related to experiential learning and career integration with the School of Public Service’s SPS Connect. Level Scope: Recognized subject matter expert who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with an in-depth understanding of the professional field with limited oversight from managers. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; requires deep job knowledge of area typically obtained through higher education combined with experience. Manages large projects or processes and problems faced are difficult and often complex; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Influences others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
Requirements
- Knowledge of high-impact practices, experiential learning, and career-integrated education
- Knowledge of student development theory and comprehensive educational practices
- Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners
- Demonstrated supervisory, coaching, and leadership skills Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of autonomy while aligning with institutional goals
- Proficiency with data systems, reporting tools, and standard office and web-based applications
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience plus 5 years experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience developing, coordinating, and implementing programs with a variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge of community partners, field sites, the public sector, and/or regional employers
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of ECL programs aligned with SPS goals and best practices
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, SPS Leadership, students, and campus partners to expand and sustain high-impact opportunities
- Lead efforts to broaden access to ECL opportunities that support students’ personal, educational, and professional development
- Coordinate SPS-level community, employer, alumni, and campus partnerships that support student ECL opportunities such as internships, field schools, community-engaged learning, and classroom-based experiences
- Identify gaps and emerging opportunities in experiential and career learning and elevate recommendations to the SPS Connect Director
- Promote awareness and understanding of ECL opportunities and their value for student learning and career preparation among internal and external stakeholders
- Supervise the staff, providing leadership, performance management, mentoring, and professional development support
- Coordinate workflow and priorities between the ECL staff, SPS advising team, faculty, and campus partners
- Train and supervise additional staff or student employees as assigned
- Foster a collaborative, welcoming, and student-centered work environment
- Collect, analyze, and report data related to ECL participation and outcomes to inform program improvement and support school-level assessment
- Implement, interpret, and refine school-level procedures related to ECL in alignment with campus policies
- Coordinate operational, financial, and compliance-related functions that support ECL activities, delegating tasks as appropriate.
- Maintain systems and processes that support effective program management, reporting, and continuous improvement
- Coordinate and support SPS ECL related events in collaboration with faculty, staff, community partners, and campus units
- Collect, analyze, and report data related to ECL participation and outcomes to inform program improvement and support school-level assessment
- Implement, interpret, and refine school-level procedures related to ECL in alignment with campus policies
- Coordinate operational, financial, and compliance-related functions that support ECL activities, delegating tasks as appropriate.
- Maintain systems and processes that support effective program management, reporting, and continuous improvement
- Coordinate and support SPS ECL related events in collaboration with faculty, staff, community partners, and campus units
- other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
- Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff, depending on position type and years of service
- 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
- 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
- Excellent medical, dental, and other health-related insurance coverages
- Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
