Director, Work-Based Learning & Internship Programs

The City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York (CUNY) is a large urban university system seeking a University Associate Director of Work-Based Learning to expand paid internships and work-based learning opportunities. You will partner with colleges, employers, and funders, using data to shape strategy and measure outcomes across multiple campuses.

Reporting to the Senior University Director, you will lead initiatives, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive program improvements to improve access and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.
• Six years of experience in program or project management, operations, or strategic planning, preferably in higher education, workforce development, or in a non-profit setting.
• Experience developing and implementing internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, or related education and workforce initiatives.
• Experience building partnerships and coordinating initiatives and deliverables across academic, employer, and community stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience using data to assess outcomes and improve programs.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.
• Excellent writing, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to varied audiences.
• A collaborative and diplomatic approach to working with students, faculty, staff, employers, funders, and other partners.
• Proficiency with administrative systems, databases, Microsoft 365, and virtual collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to expand paid internships and other work-based learning opportunities across academic programs.
• Partner with academic leaders and faculty to advance the development and adoption of internships and other work-based learning experiences connected to coursework and degree programs.
• Manage initiatives across colleges and partner organizations, aligning implementation with student success and post-graduation employment goals.
• Identify barriers to student participation and work with partners to improve access, completion, and outcomes.
• Establish and monitor measures of student participation, program completion, employer engagement, and career outcomes; analyze findings and recommend program improvements.
• Manage the development of project plans, presentations, and reports that communicate progress, challenges, and results to University leadership and other stakeholders, including funders.
• Cultivate relationships with employers, alumni, and other partners to expand internships, mentoring, and pathways to employment.
• Navigate complex institutional processes and engage stakeholders to advance work-based learning initiatives.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Program/Project management

Higher education experience

Data analysis

Partnership development

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Virtual collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

The City University of New York (CUNY) is a large urban university system seeking a University Associate Director of Work-Based Learning to expand paid internships and work-based learning opportunities. You will partner with colleges, employers, and funders, using data to shape strategy and measure outcomes across multiple campuses.

Reporting to the Senior University Director, you will lead initiatives, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive program improvements to improve access and