Bowie State University · 3 weeks ago
Associate Director of Experiential Learning Curriculum Integration and Designation
Bowie, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expBowie State University is seeking an Associate Director of Experiential Learning Curriculum Integration and Designation to lead the experiential learning curriculum integration and designation program. The role involves program management, staff supervision, and collaboration with faculty and staff to enhance career readiness and experiential learning opportunities for students and alumni.
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Responsibilities
Direct and deliver the experiential learning curriculum integration and designation program related activities, programs, and services that support the career readiness and experiential learning of students and alumni
Develop and implement with the Executive Director a scalable experiential learning curriculum integration and designation model aligned with national standards and best practices (e.g., AAC&U, NACE, NSEE, Life Design), using data and tracking systems to monitor, evaluate, and improve outcomes
May supervise professional staff and non-professional staff (student workers, interns, volunteers, etc.) by assigning responsibilities, providing training, professional development, evaluations, and support
Direct and sustain a portfolio of partnerships with colleges and academic departments including the associated faculty and staff to advance strategic initiatives that enhance and expand experiential learning and high-impact practices (e.g., learning communities, service learning, internships, project-based learning, cooperative education, e-portfolios, etc.) including hands-on learning and guided reflection within the curriculum and cocurriuclum
Coordinate consultations and meetings with faculty and staff individually and in groups to conduct needs assessments and formulate partnership plans that support experiential learning integration into programs of study and course instructional design
Design and facilitate professional development experiences (e.g., workshops, seminars, retreats, learning communities, information sessions, etc.) for faculty and staff that build capacity and expertise in the pedagogy, instruction, and facilitation of experiential learning emphasizing theory, design, assessment, and outcomes aligned to best practices and national standards culminating in a university recognized Experiential Learning and Career Readiness (ELCR) Certificate and/or Certification
Coordinate and enhance the Experiential Learning (EL) Designation program to identify, recognize, and support faculty and staff led experiential learning activities across the curriculum and co-curriculum (e.g., courses, programs, student services), including establishing criteria, reviewing submissions, and ensuring alignment with institutional standards and national best practices
Coordinate and implement additional experiential learning programs and initiatives, including those assigned as the role evolves, by planning, facilitating, and ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional priorities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive tracking system and other data-informed tools to manage and monitor the Experiential Learning (EL) Curriculum Integration Process, EL Designation Process, and ELCR Certificate/Certification Process, ensuring transparency, consistency, and data-driven decision-making across curricular and co-curricular initiatives
Meet with students and alumni individually and in groups to provide guidance and support related to experiential learning activities and opportunities
Collaborate and meet with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to integrate experiential learning activities into the curriculum and co-curriculum, foster strategic partnerships, and support professional development that expands opportunities for students and alumni while strengthening institutional capacity
Direct the planning and coordination of experiential learning curriculum integration and designation events and programs including large-scale events and programs (e.g., conferences, fairs, professional development series, etc.) as well as targeted initiatives (e.g., presentations, information sessions, speaker panels, site visits, workshops, etc.), while fostering partner relationships, tracking outcomes, and guiding team efforts
Coordinate the promotion of experiential learning curriculum integration and designation opportunities through diverse communication channels and marketing strategies (e.g., announcements, print and digital materials, social media, email and call campaigns, platform outreach, direct engagement, etc.), while tracking registrations, attendance, applications, and related outcomes
Represent the office at university and community events, committees, and meetings, serving as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders
Assist with budgeting and financial processes as assigned, serve as backup for processing and monitoring payments, expenditures, requisitions, and reconciliations, and support grant writing and management both independently and in collaboration with others
Coordinate the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate and report on program effectiveness, while maintaining accurate records of appointments, services, and partnerships in designated systems to support required reporting
Follow established policies, procedures, and protocols, exercising sound judgment and ensuring compliance with university and professional standards, consulting with the supervisor as needed
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in the field of curriculum development and instruction, education, educational administration, educational leadership, educational psychology, higher education administration, instructional design, learning design, teacher education, teaching, or related field
Additional post master's degree certificates or higher degree in one of the above fields
A minimum of five (5) years of related work experience
Knowledge of the principles and practices of management in higher education
Knowledge of the principles and practices of experiential education including pedagogy and teaching within higher education
Knowledge of the principles and practices of career readiness and experiential learning
Skill in managing teams, budgets, programs, projects, assessments, and evaluations
Skill in listening, oral, and written communication
Skill with student information and client relationship systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, Handshake, Focus 2, Quinncia, and etc.)
Skill in various computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation programs, Internet, email and calendaring software (e.g., Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite for Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Teams, and etc.)
Skill with educational and office technologies (e.g., computers, printers, copiers, scanners, projectors, telephones, mobile devices, and etc.)
Skill in leveraging a variety of social media platforms for engagement and outreach
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Ability to deliver excellent customer service to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions
Ability to manage details while maintaining strong organizational and data-management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting priority deadlines and deliverables
Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset, creative problem solving, and collaborative team synergy
Preferred
Six (6) years or more of related work experience in a career services center and/or experiential learning center at a college or university
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Prescription
Long-term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Paid time for paid sick leave
Annual leave
Personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Tuition remission
Employer-funded pension
Supplemental retirement accounts
Company
Bowie State University
Bowie State University is a school in Bowie.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.63MKey Investors
Maryland Higher Education CommissionNational Science FoundationMinority Business Development Agency
2025-06-04Grant· $2.2M
2024-07-03Grant
2023-01-12Grant· $2.1M
Leadership Team
Charles Adams
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director
Maurice Tyler
Vice-President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
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