Work-Based Learning & Industry Partnerships Advisor

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Empire Community College seeks a Work Based Learning (WBL) Advisor to cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with businesses, industries, non-profits, government agencies, and community partners to expand internship and work-based learning opportunities.

In this role, you will collaborate with industry partners to identify regional workforce needs and work alongside college personnel to establish customizable training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in higher education, workforce development, career services, student advising, employer relations, or related areas.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with businesses, industries, non-profits, government agencies, and community partners to expand internship and work-based learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with industry partners to identify regional workforce needs and establish customizable training programs.
• Actively recruit students, assist them in securing hands-on experiences aligned with their academic and career goals.
• Partner with the Division of Student Success to implement a centralized approach for promoting available positions.
• Manage MECC’s Work-Based Learning Tracking System (WTS) and ensure compliance with VCCS guidelines.
• Educate faculty and staff on WTS processes and resources; track participation, evaluations, and employment outcomes.
• Support grant reporting, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives; assist with employer engagement duties.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Student databases

LMS (Canvas/Blackboard)

Web content management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Newsletter creation

Time management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CRM

Internship management systems

Data-tracking systems

Job description

Mountain Empire Community College seeks a Work Based Learning (WBL) Advisor to cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with businesses, industries, non-profits, government agencies, and community partners to expand internship and work-based learning opportunities.

In this role, you will collaborate with industry partners to identify regional workforce needs and work alongside college personnel to establish customizable training programs.