Assistant Director, Office of Experiential Learning

Dallas College

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance to achieve the organization's administrative, academic, student support and/or community relations goals. Serves as a key leader in connecting classroom learning with real-world experiences that prepare students for successful careers. Helps expand access to internships, apprenticeships, service learning, and other experiential learning opportunities that enhance student outcomes. Supports Dallas College's mission of creating meaningful pathways from education to employment. Directly influences student career readiness, workforce preparedness, and post-graduation success. Builds and strengthens partnerships with employers, community organizations, and industry leaders. Helps scale high-impact learning experiences that improve student engagement, retention, and achievement. Opportunity to shape and grow experiential learning programs that impact thousands of students. Collaborate with academic leaders, employers, and community partners to create innovative learning experiences. Play a strategic role in workforce development and help bridge the gap between education and career opportunities. Contribute to initiatives that have a lasting impact on students, employers, and the broader community. Dallas College is a mission-driven institution committed to transforming lives through education and workforce development. It offers a collaborative and innovative culture where employees are empowered to make a difference. There is a strong commitment to professional growth, leadership development, and employee success. It is an opportunity to work with passionate colleagues dedicated to student achievement and community impact. The environment is diverse and inclusive, valuing creativity, partnership, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Must have strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to prioritize, plan and lead projects as assigned.
• Identifies problems and determines the best solution, working to resolve the issue(s).
• Able to develop strong working relationships with team members, key stakeholders, internal and external constituents from diverse backgrounds in order to meet business needs.
• Provides guidance and support to employees to improve the value of the organization and create a positive work environment.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment, work priorities, organizational and/or customer needs.
• Plans, organizes and schedules staff and tasks effectively to achieve objectives.
• Adheres to institutional and/or the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Uses multiple methods to communicate information and chooses method that is appropriate to the audience.
• Maintains confidentiality and high ethical standards.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field plus four (4) years of related work experience.
• Official transcripts are required.
• Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community network.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing guidance and leadership in planning the day‐to‐day activities of assigned organization.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to implement/improve processes and procedures in order to meet the mission and goals of the institution or organization.
• Additional work will vary according to the assigned department.
• Must complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level