Strategic Apprenticeships Program Lead

Washtenaw Community College; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College is seeking a Manager of Apprenticeships to lead planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship initiatives. The role works with employers, academic departments, and community partners to expand earn-and-learn opportunities and strengthen pathways to careers.

This full-time, grant-funded position supports RTI, data collection, and grant reporting under the D3C3 2.0 initiative through 2029, with continuation contingent on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred in related fields such as higher education, workforce development, public administration, business or education.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in apprenticeship administration, workforce development, higher education, career services, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, employer relationships, workforce initiatives, or work-based learning.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize emerging technologies, data systems, and AI tools to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs with the Director of Apprenticeships and College partners.
• Support expansion of registered apprenticeship programs across high-demand sectors (healthcare, IT, advanced manufacturing).
• Manage timelines, enrollment, records, orientation, work-based learning, and other program components for effective delivery.
• Identify operational issues, gather feedback, and recommend improvements to processes and participant experiences.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned student employees or part-time staff.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Washtenaw Community College is seeking a Manager of Apprenticeships to lead planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship initiatives. The role works with employers, academic departments, and community partners to expand earn-and-learn opportunities and strengthen pathways to careers.

This full-time, grant-funded position supports RTI, data collection, and grant reporting under the D3C3 2.0 initiative through 2029, with continuation contingent on