DIRECTOR - WORK BASED EDUCATION/LEARNING - HEALTH SCIENCESCAREERS & PROGRAMS
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Malcolm X College is seeking a Director of Work-Based Educationand Learning for the Health Sciences Careers and Programsdepartment. Reporting to Dean of Health Sciences, the Director -Work Based Education/Learning serves as an integral part of theHealth Sciences Department, supporting the development andexpansion of healthcare system partnerships to support allwork-based learning components of health science and nursingprograms to include clinical settings, work-based learning, andapprenticeships. Supervises and directs a staff of Coordinators –Work Based Learning and support staff.
The Director - Work Based Education/Learning works with keystakeholders in the initiation, development, and maintenance ofclinical affiliation agreements and expansion of clinical capacity;conducts assessments of programs’ work-based learning/educationcomponents for quality improvement; and serves as a liaison withthe Department of Labor in support of on-going development andgrowth of apprenticeships. Performs related duties asrequired.
The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessibleliberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal andprofessional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on thefollowing core values: accountability, community, diversity,empowerment, learning, and respect.
The mission of Malcolm X College's Health Sciences department isto educate the next generation of professionals in the healthcareand wellness industries while promoting leadership, lifelonglearning, and a commitment to improve health outcomes for thecommunities we serve.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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- Own the pro c ess and tracking o f a t t ai n i n g cli n icalaffi l iat i o n a g reeme n ts, apprenticeship employeragreements, a n d cer t if i cat e s o f i n sur a n ce, i n cl udi n g in i tiati n g and m a i n tai n i n g t h e a g re ements.
- S u p er v ise and m a n a g e fu l l a n d par t -ti m e c o or d i n at o rs’ si t e v isit f r eq u enc y a n d s t ud ent place m ent. P r o v i d e su p p o r t with stu d ent clinical orwork-based pl a c e m ent f o r v ar i o u s p r o g ra m s.
- C o l l a b o r a te with other CCC employees t o e v al u a t e t he cli n ical or work-based learning si t e
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- Ass i st w i th the c o l l ec t i o n o f data and r e p o rtso n cli n ic a l or work-based learning site util iz at i o n, e val u a t i o n, and partnership opportunities .
- M a n a g e t h e d ai l y w o rkf l o w f o r c o l l a b o r a t i n g o n t h e cl i n ical affi l iat i o n and apprenticeshipemployer a g re e m e n t s ; d e v e l o p cli n ical site,work-based, and apprenticeship re l ati o n sh ip s, pl a c e m e nt o f stu d ents a t v ar i o u s sit e s f o r N u rsi n g andHealth S cien c e P r o g r a m s.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate clinical andwork-based learning site needs and potential areas of growth.
- Support the process of clinical affiliation and apprenticeshipemployer agreements, and the certification of insurance forclinical and work-based learning sites.
- Maintain current and develop future relationships with clinicaland work-based learning sites for student placement.
- Offer opportunities for potential partners to learn aboutclinical and work-based learning partnership opportunitiesincluding apprenticeships through presentations and networking incollaboration with coordinators.
- Collaborate with colleagues to submit necessary documentationor reporting to accreditors, Department of Labor, or otherstakeholders related to clinical or work-based learning.
- Provide guidance and leadership on organization of formaldocuments and keeping record of all clinical and work-basedlearning.
- Provide support to students with clinical and work-basedlearning placements.
- Assist with data collection, reporting and evaluation ofclinical and work-based learning sites.
- Supports recognition events and activities of clinical andwork-based learning partners.
- Develops associate contracts board reports and servicecontracts related to clinical and work-based learning needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
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- Bac h el o r ’ s deg r e e from an accredited college oruniversity in N u rsi ng, Health S cie n c e, o r r e l a t e dfield.
- Three y ears o f relevant w o rk e x p er i e n ce in healthcare programs and health services.
- Knowledge of health science programs, curriculum, andadministration highly desirable.
- Experience working in an institution of higher education highlydesirable.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity.
- Ex c elle n t v erb a l, a n d writ t e n c om m un i ca ti o n sk ills.
- Ex c elle n t o r g a n i z ati o nal and follow-up s k ills.
- Significant interpersonal skills with an ability to navigateconflict resolution.
- Strong decision-making, collaboration, and leadershipskills.
- Ability to lead diverse teams and promoting studentsuccess.
- Ability to align key internal and external stakeholders towardcommon goals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,SharePoint).
Salary: $92,866 - $100,000 per year
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education,knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such asinternal equity.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
WE OFFER:Excellent health benefits at a low cost; Investment plans403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan; Generous vacation,holidays, personal and sick days; Tuition Reimbursement and PublicService Loan Forgiveness. For a more detailed overview of benefitsplease visit our benefits page.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within6 months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative actionemployer.
Additional Information
- Salary Range: Salary Range: $92,866-100,000