Prior Learning & Apprenticeship Manager

Kalamazoo Valley Community College; Texas Township (PA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is seeking a Prior Learning & Apprenticeship Manager to support students in the apprenticeship and prior learning areas, manage projects, and provide services.

The role involves frontline student service, coordinating with faculty, employers, and staff, and developing curricula alignment for pre-apprenticeship programs. Core duties include data management, program reporting, and outreach to employers to expand apprenticeship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides frontline customer service and serves as a liaison between students, faculty, community and staff.
• Schedules and monitors student progress and supports pathways to degree completion.
• Coordinates pre-apprenticeship curricula and aligns with industry standards.
• Develops and maintains relationships with employers and community partners.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Computers & software

Verbal & written communication

Record keeping

Student interaction

Problem solving

Independent work

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 201101567P

Job Title:

Location:

Location: Texas Township Campus

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full Time

Pay Rate:

Pay Rate: $47,878 per year minimum. Salary will be based on education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum qualifications listed.

Position Type:

Position Type: Staff

Department:

Department: Workforce & Community Innovation

Job Summary

Do you enjoy helping students navigate pathways that connect education with real-world career opportunities? Are you skilled at building relationships, coordinating programs and supporting students toward successful completion? If so, Kalamazoo Valley may have the perfect full-time position for you.

About Us

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.

About the Opportunity

Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a Prior Learning & Apprenticeship Manager to provide support, manage projects and provide services to students in the apprenticeship and prior learning area.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides frontline customer service and serves as a liaison between students, faculty, community and staff, providing information, parameters and guidelines for apprenticeships and prior learning.
• Provides mentorship and support services to students including pre-registration, intake assessments and individualized student success plans on a case management basis.
• Schedules appointments, monitors student progress, attendance and academic performance and addresses barriers to completion.
• Works with general populations and adult learners for prior learning assessments and processes qualifying prior learning credit.
• Follows guidelines for processing registration authorizations, prior learning payments, book
• vouchers and account holds as established by internal and external processes and regulations.
• Maintains student files in compliance with program requirements, as assigned
• Teaches sessions within the pre-apprenticeship curriculum in alignment with the course objectives, as assigned.
• Works collaboratively with faculty to design, develop and refine pre-apprenticeship curricula, ensure curriculum aligns with industry standards and apprenticeship requirements, participates in curriculum review meetings and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develops and maintains course shells for pre-apprenticeship programs.
• Coordinates special projects and college and community events for the prior learning and apprenticeship office.
• Identifies, recruits and cultivates relationships with employers across targeted industries to create transitions from pre-apprenticeship to registered apprenticeship opportunities.
• Manages a database of employer partners, tracking engagement levels and placement outcomes.
• Attends industry events to expand employer networks.
• Collaborates with other departments to support recruitment and outreach activities such as facilitating presentations, campus tours and company site visits.
• Supervises the work of student workers and interns, as assigned.
• Prepares reports of program metrics, outcomes and effectiveness.
• Assists with compliance reporting for apprenticeship funding sources and contributes to department strategic planning and program expansion initiatives.
• Works with marketing to create materials and promotional content for distribution.
• Orders, processes and maintains office materials and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of effective customer service principles.
• Skill in managing multiple projects.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in developing and maintain records, files and data.
• Skill in working with students.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are requirements. An example of this would be an bachelor’s degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Physical Demands

Work Hours

Core business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flexibility may be needed for meetings and events.

Posting Date

08/12/2026

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job‑related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents

• Professional References
• Letter of Recommendation 2

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Individuals who use tobacco products will not be hired into any full-time position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Do you use tobacco products?
  • Yes
  • No