City Colleges of Chicago
Director-Apprenticeship/WrkBsedLrng
City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Director – Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning Programs
Reporting to the Executive Director of Apprenticeships and Workforce Solutions, the Director provides strategic leadership for the development, coordination, and scaling of a comprehensive, equity-centered work-based learning (WBL) and apprenticeship strategy across the district’s colleges. The Director cultivates sustainable industry partnerships, expands career-connected learning opportunities, and ensures alignment among academic programs, employer needs, and student success outcomes. The Director collaborates closely with college leadership, faculty, workforce teams, and external stakeholders to establish City Colleges of Chicago as a leader in experiential learning and workforce development.
Essential Duties
Collaborate with Workforce Solutions to lead the development and execution of a district-wide vision for WBL and apprenticeship that supports equitable student outcomes.
Implement the WBL framework to scale internships, apprenticeships, pre‑apprenticeships, cooperative education, clinical placements, and job shadowing across colleges and disciplines.
Integrate WBL opportunities into academic pathways and student career development strategies.
Supervise the day‑to‑day work of the Manager of Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning.
Collaborate with employers to co‑design WBL experiences aligned with in‑demand skills and occupational competencies.
Develop and oversee a strategy for implementing and maintaining a district‑wide registered apprenticeship framework.
Support colleges in launching and maintaining registered and non‑registered apprenticeship programs, including managing program registration, implementation, and reporting.
Provide technical assistance and tools for faculty and college staff to develop and manage WBL opportunities.
Oversee the development of work‑process schedules, mentor training plans, student worksite agreements, and learning objectives.
Collaborate with Workforce Solutions Data and Operations Manager to establish systems for tracking and reporting participation, outcomes, employer engagement, and equity metrics across all WBL programs.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local apprenticeship and labor laws, including Department of Labor requirements for Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
Leverage data to drive continuous improvement, secure funding, and inform district leadership.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to academic affairs, workforce development, career services, and student support departments.
Lead communities of practice, trainings, and workshops to build WBL capacity across the district’s colleges.
Coordinate with grant teams to align WBL strategy with available funding opportunities (e.g., WIOA, state apprenticeship grants, philanthropic funding).
Reporting Relationships Reports to: Executive Director of Apprenticeships and Workforce Solutions
Direct supervision: Manager – Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Higher Education, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible work experience in academic, business, industry management, or workforce development.
College‑level curriculum development and teaching experience highly preferred.
Demonstrated experience establishing partnerships with business, civic organizations, and higher education institutions.
Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing apprenticeship and WBL programs.
Knowledge of theories and best practices associated with apprenticeship, internship, and other WBL programming at community colleges.
Understanding of industry trends and workforce needs.
Familiarity with academic policies and strategies for aligning programs of study with labor market needs.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy; to work effectively within a culturally diverse environment; to work with a high degree of professionalism.
Ability to travel to various on‑ and off‑campus locations as needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $92,866 – $100,000 (determined by education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, plus internal equity).
Benefits include health and welfare benefits; long‑term savings and investment programs (403(b), 457(b)); pension plan with State University Retirement System; generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; and tuition reimbursement. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action City Colleges of Chicago is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Chicago residency is required for all full‑time employees within 6 months of hire.
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Essential Duties
Collaborate with Workforce Solutions to lead the development and execution of a district-wide vision for WBL and apprenticeship that supports equitable student outcomes.
Implement the WBL framework to scale internships, apprenticeships, pre‑apprenticeships, cooperative education, clinical placements, and job shadowing across colleges and disciplines.
Integrate WBL opportunities into academic pathways and student career development strategies.
Supervise the day‑to‑day work of the Manager of Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning.
Collaborate with employers to co‑design WBL experiences aligned with in‑demand skills and occupational competencies.
Develop and oversee a strategy for implementing and maintaining a district‑wide registered apprenticeship framework.
Support colleges in launching and maintaining registered and non‑registered apprenticeship programs, including managing program registration, implementation, and reporting.
Provide technical assistance and tools for faculty and college staff to develop and manage WBL opportunities.
Oversee the development of work‑process schedules, mentor training plans, student worksite agreements, and learning objectives.
Collaborate with Workforce Solutions Data and Operations Manager to establish systems for tracking and reporting participation, outcomes, employer engagement, and equity metrics across all WBL programs.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local apprenticeship and labor laws, including Department of Labor requirements for Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
Leverage data to drive continuous improvement, secure funding, and inform district leadership.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to academic affairs, workforce development, career services, and student support departments.
Lead communities of practice, trainings, and workshops to build WBL capacity across the district’s colleges.
Coordinate with grant teams to align WBL strategy with available funding opportunities (e.g., WIOA, state apprenticeship grants, philanthropic funding).
Reporting Relationships Reports to: Executive Director of Apprenticeships and Workforce Solutions
Direct supervision: Manager – Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Higher Education, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible work experience in academic, business, industry management, or workforce development.
College‑level curriculum development and teaching experience highly preferred.
Demonstrated experience establishing partnerships with business, civic organizations, and higher education institutions.
Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing apprenticeship and WBL programs.
Knowledge of theories and best practices associated with apprenticeship, internship, and other WBL programming at community colleges.
Understanding of industry trends and workforce needs.
Familiarity with academic policies and strategies for aligning programs of study with labor market needs.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy; to work effectively within a culturally diverse environment; to work with a high degree of professionalism.
Ability to travel to various on‑ and off‑campus locations as needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $92,866 – $100,000 (determined by education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, plus internal equity).
Benefits include health and welfare benefits; long‑term savings and investment programs (403(b), 457(b)); pension plan with State University Retirement System; generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; and tuition reimbursement. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action City Colleges of Chicago is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Chicago residency is required for all full‑time employees within 6 months of hire.
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