Innovative Work-Based Learning Assistant

Title: Innovative Work-Based Learning Assistant

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $30 per hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: State Council of Higher Educ

Location: State Council of Higher Educ

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position
The Innovative Work-Based Learning Assistant role is designed to engage and support outreach within the Virginia Talent Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP). This part-time position assists the Associate for Innovative Work-Based Learning Initiatives and provides opportunities to help design and implement V-TOPs upcoming program expansion. The focus will be on supporting regional activities in GO Virginia Regions 4 and 9 which include the City of Richmond Petersburg Chesterfield Henrico Charlottesville Albemarle Culpeper and nearby areas. SCHEV is seeking two candidates: one residing in Region 4 and the other in Region 9. These candidates will facilitate institutional and stakeholder engagement within their respective regions. Candidates must live in the GO Virginia region they represent to ensure effective presence and collaboration with local partners and institutions. This position is hybrid requiring occasional in-person work at the SCHEV office in downtown Richmond with the option for telework based on individual arrangements.

SCHEV is seeking a forward-thinking individuals to fill the position of the Innovative Work-Based Learning Assistant to assist the state agency with the Innovative Internship Fund and Program (IIF&P) as created in 2019 in statute (see Va. Code 23.1-903.4) which expands paid and credit-bearing opportunities for student internships and other work-based learning opportunities in collaboration with employers. The IIF&P is known externally as the Virginia Talent Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP).

The Innovative Work-Based Learning Assistant(s) will apply their knowledge experience and best practices in the field of work-based learning to multiple V-TOP initiatives related to the readiness of employers students and institutions of higher education to significantly scale work-based learning opportunities in the Commonwealth. More specifically the incumbents will support the V-TOP teams existing partnerships and develops new relationships with Virginia institutions and employers that offer high-quality experiential learning opportunities to Virginia students; and will assist with the co-collaboration and coordination of statewide efforts with V-TOP leadership and the existing Associates for Innovative Work-Based Learning Initiatives; and will collaborate with the nine institution-led regions to enhance the partnership and engagement of V-TOP resources.

Duties
In collaboration with the Associate for Innovative Work-Based Learning Initiative team the Assistant(s) will:
Collaborate with V-TOP staff and regional partners to coordinate and promote work-based learning activities in the GO Virginia Regions 4 and 9.
Work collaboratively with existing staff (Associates for Innovative Work-Based Learning Initiatives) Work-Based Learning Analyst and V-TOP regional partners to support in coordinating regional work-based learning activities.
Support the Associates for Innovative Work-Based Learning Initiatives with monitoring regional collaborative compliance with grant requirements including the formation and facilitation of stakeholder groups tracking institutional engagement and promoting V-TOP resources such as learning management modules for students project-based and micro-internships at institutions and employers professional development scholarships and promotion of state-level events including Virginia Intern Day.
Provide support as needed with training educating and supporting the implementation and sustainability of resources across regions.
Assist with providing information about the V-TOP program and resources through various formats including in-person and virtual settings such as information sessions workforce events and conferences.
Assist the institution-led partners with guidance on tracking and reporting regional outcomes on institutional internship/career readiness employer engagement and work-based learning activities.
Assist in acting as the liaison for support between the Associates for Innovative Work-Based Learning Initiatives businesses and institutions of higher education within the regions regarding work-based learning activities.
Working collaboratively with the V-TOP team and other stakeholders on designing new resources for student- employer- and institutional-readiness.
Contribute to V-TOPs growth and the creation and implementation of new initiatives via development of recommendations and proposals and then taking ownership of new activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge skills and abilities to support the readiness of employers and institutions to host high-quality work-based learning experiences for students.
Understanding student career development and readiness.
Experience in presenting career readiness information to various audiences.
Knowledge of hiring trends recruiting job search strategies project-based learning and career exploration.
Experience connecting students and employers for networking career advancement and employment purposes.
Experience in higher education or a corporate environment focused on college recruiting human resources and/or career development.

Additional Considerations

Experience designing developing and implementing effective workshops on career development topics.
Experience coordinating events and programs.
Some experience with marketing strategies and campaigns.
Strong computer skills including Canvas Canva Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills to prepare clear and concise reports presentations and training materials.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Special Requirements: Some travel within the state of Virginia. Flexible schedule when necessary to accommodate regional activities and events.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Cover letter and resume are required. The applicant(s) may submit one or two additional documents such as a short writing sample or other work product to demonstrate relevant skills.

Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume

Optional Documents
Applicant may submit one or two additional documents such as a short writing sample or other work product to demonstrate relevant skills.

Contact Information

Name: Taris Harmon

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.