Learning Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in arts, sciences, education, workforce development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in career and technical education (CTE), workforce development, experiential or applied learning, or related career pathways.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make appropriate referrals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants who currently need or will need sponsorship to maintain employment authorization are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in higher education, preferably in a community college setting.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and assessing applied learning experiences such as internships, service learning, clinicals, or field placements.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, employers, and community organizations.
• Experience working with databases or student information systems.
• Experience in career services, internship coordination, or related functional areas.
• Knowledge of nonprofit organizations, community partnerships, and industry sectors aligned with FLCC academic programs.

Responsibilities

• Work on intake and development of college-wide applied learning processes.
• Compile and maintain a database of experiential curricular resources and distribute information to faculty.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across campus on applied learning and internship initiatives and projects.
• Partner with academic departments to identify and develop appropriate applied learning experiences and facilitate student placements.
• Enter information into the applied learning database and ensure the accuracy of the database of applied learning and internship courses.
• Coordinate advisory committee meetings with departments, including arranging locations and sending invitations.
• Ensure accurate minutes are taken at advisory committee meetings.
• Monitor outcomes to ensure alignment between industry and curriculum.
• Develop and execute applied learning and advisory board events that showcase FLCC students and their experiences and recognize industry partners.
• Work with the Career Services Coordinator to develop and deliver FYE and FYS presentations about applied learning opportunities and career exploration.
• Represent Finger Lakes Community College at SUNY-level participation and at local, regional, and State conferences related to applied learning and internships.
• Work closely with industry partners to maintain these relationships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• NYS retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement Program.
• SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance through Excellus BCBS.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• 21 days of annual leave, 12 sick days, and 13.5 holidays annually.
• FLCC tuition waiver for employee and dependents.
• Tuition assistance for four-year institutions.
• Flexible work schedule available after successful completion of training.