College Experiential Learning Program Manager - 529674

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•$56,600 - $73,600•Onsite

About The Position

The College Experiential Learning Program Manager provides strategic planning, implementation, assessment, management, and administration of experiential learning programs (co-curricular learning experiences, corporate-sponsored projects, service learning, select student research, etc.) for the college. The Barefield College of Arts and Sciences is committed to providing transformative educational experiences that prepare students for success in their careers and communities. This position leads the College's internship and experiential learning initiatives by connecting students with meaningful opportunities that complement their academic studies and support career readiness. Through collaboration with faculty, employers, community partners, and campus stakeholders, the position advances innovative programs, strengthens external partnerships, and supports strategic efforts that enhance student engagement and post-graduate success. This position will work with the ICUE team closely and collaborate with the Assistant Dean for BCAS Student Affairs, associate deans, faculty, staff and other administrators and the Career Center to provide strategies and solutions to improve experiential learning opportunities for BCAS students. Active engagement in national professional development organizations to enhance knowledge, skills, and network within the field is strongly encouraged. Attend and engage in conferences, workshops, webinars, and other events organized by national professional development bodies. Travel may be required in order to identify, market and build recruiting relationships with employers and alumni.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR master's degree.
Energetic and experienced student affairs professional.
Excels at and enjoys developing relationships with external constituencies.
Excels at creating and implementing new programs.
Excels at improving current practices.
Excels at building affinity for the College’s specialized academic, internship, and co-curricular programs.
Outstanding communication skills.
Ability to negotiate.
Acute problem-solving skills.
Diplomatic savvy.
Good sense of humor.
Sharp mind.
Ability to think critically about the internship and career needs of today’s BCAS student.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Demonstrated experience in the application of student development concepts in internship programs.
Experience in program assessment.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic planning, implementation, assessment, management, and administration of experiential learning programs.
Leads the College's internship and experiential learning initiatives.
Connects students with meaningful opportunities that complement their academic studies and support career readiness.
Advances innovative programs, strengthens external partnerships, and supports strategic efforts that enhance student engagement and post-graduate success.
Collaborates with faculty, employers, community partners, and campus stakeholders.
Works closely with the ICUE team and collaborates with the Assistant Dean for BCAS Student Affairs, associate deans, faculty, staff, other administrators, and the Career Center.
Provides strategies and solutions to improve experiential learning opportunities for BCAS students.
Actively engages in national professional development organizations.
Attends and engages in conferences, workshops, webinars, and other events organized by national professional development bodies.
Travels to identify, market, and build recruiting relationships with employers and alumni.