Director - Work Based Education/Learning - Health Sciences Careers & Programs

CCC Social Sourcing•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Malcolm X College is seeking a Director of Work-Based Education and Learning for the Health Sciences Careers and Programs department. Reporting to the Dean of Health Sciences, the Director supports the development and expansion of healthcare system partnerships for work-based learning across health science and nursing programs, including clinical settings and apprenticeships. The Director supervises and directs Work-Based Learning Coordinators and support staff. The role leads and supports clinical affiliation agreements, apprenticeship employer agreements, and student placement; assesses work-based learning components for quality improvement; and serves as a liaison with the Department of Labor in support of apprenticeship development. The Director also collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, maintains clinical and work-based learning partnerships, assists with data collection and reporting, and performs related duties as required. Malcolm X College’s mission is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. Its core values are accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect. The Health Sciences department aims to educate future professionals in healthcare and wellness while promoting leadership, lifelong learning, and improved health outcomes for the communities it serves.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Health Science, or a related field.
Three years of relevant work experience in healthcare programs and health services.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
Significant interpersonal skills and ability to navigate conflict resolution.
Strong decision-making, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Ability to lead diverse teams and promote student success.
Ability to align key internal and external stakeholders toward common goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of health science programs, curriculum, and administration.
Experience working in an institution of higher education.

Responsibilities

Own and track the process of obtaining clinical affiliation agreements, apprenticeship employer agreements, and certificates of insurance, including initiating and maintaining agreements.
Supervise and manage coordinators’ site-visit frequency and student placement.
Support students with clinical and work-based learning placements across programs.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate clinical and work-based learning site needs and identify potential growth opportunities.
Assist with data collection, reporting, and evaluation of clinical and work-based learning site utilization and partnerships.
Manage workflows for clinical affiliation and apprenticeship employer agreements, develop site relationships, and coordinate student placements at sites for Nursing and Health Sciences programs.
Maintain current relationships with clinical and work-based learning sites and develop future placement partnerships.
Offer potential partners information about clinical and work-based learning partnership opportunities, including apprenticeships, through presentations and networking with coordinators.
Collaborate with colleagues to submit documentation and reports to accreditors, the Department of Labor, and other stakeholders.
Provide guidance and leadership on organizing formal documents and maintaining records of clinical and work-based learning.
Support recognition events and activities for clinical and work-based learning partners.
Develop associate contracts, board reports, and service contracts related to clinical and work-based learning needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.