Director, Career Pathways & Workforce Mobility

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia seeks an Executive Director, Career Pathways to lead the district's strategy for career-connected learning, workforce development, and postsecondary success. This senior role establishes and guides the Office of Career Pathways and aligns CTE, work-based learning, and employer engagement to every student’s pathway to success.

As a district-wide leader, you will develop partnerships with employers, higher education, and community organizations, ensuring

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Public Administration, or related field.
• Seven years of full-time professional experience in education or workforce development, with three in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design, implementation, and improvement of the Career Pathways program.
• Develops a multi-year plan to scale career pathways across all high schools.
• Establishes policies and structures for career-connected learning across offices and partners.
• Manages citywide Employer Partner Network for internships, apprenticeships, and industry projects.
• Oversees partnerships with employers, higher education, and workforce agencies.

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia seeks an Executive Director, Career Pathways to lead the district's strategy for career-connected learning, workforce development, and postsecondary success. This senior role establishes and guides the Office of Career Pathways and aligns CTE, work-based learning, and employer engagement to every student’s pathway to success.

As a district-wide leader, you will develop partnerships with employers, higher education, and community organizations, ensuring