Assistant VP, Career Pathways & Workforce Innovation

Roanoke College; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke College is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Workforce Innovation and Career Pathways in Salem, Virginia. This role provides strategic leadership to connect students with meaningful career opportunities through alumni engagement, employer partnerships, experiential learning, and innovative technology solutions.

Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Strategy and Student Success, the AVP will build a technology-enabled career ecosystem and cultivate strategic partnerships to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with progressive leadership experience in higher education or workforce development.
• Proven success developing and managing strategic partnerships with employers, alumni, and community groups.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to analyze data and assess program outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a strategic vision for workforce innovation and career pathways.
• Design a technology-enabled career ecosystem with mentoring, internships, and employment.
• Establish metrics to track student engagement, competency growth, and outcomes.
• Advise senior leadership on career readiness and workforce development initiatives.
• Build partnerships with employers, alumni, nonprofits, and regional partners.
• Develop and sustain alumni networks to support student success.
• Collaborate with IT and campus partners to ensure platform effectiveness.
• Represent the College in regional workforce development initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Higher Education, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or related field

Strategic partnerships

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

CRM platforms

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Roanoke College is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Workforce Innovation and Career Pathways in Salem, Virginia. This role provides strategic leadership to connect students with meaningful career opportunities through alumni engagement, employer partnerships, experiential learning, and innovative technology solutions.

Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Strategy and Student Success, the AVP will build a technology-enabled career ecosystem and cultivate strategic partnerships to