Vice Chancellor - Experiential Education

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Vice Chancellor - Experiential Education

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY :

The Vice Chancellor of Experiential Education is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive strategies that enhance and expand experiential learning opportunities across Northeastern University. This role plays a crucial part in aligning these strategies with the university's broader mission and goals, ensuring the continuous strengthening of experiential learning across all colleges and campuses. As a key leader within the Office of the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor will oversee the delivery of career services and experiential learning programs, while also fostering partnerships with industries and employers that support students' academic and professional aspirations.

The Vice Chancellor will lead a multifaceted team dedicated to integrating experiential learning resources and programs with career services, ensuring seamless coordination between academic initiatives and the needs of the job market. The Experiential Education unit will consist of four primary teams : the Central Co-op Team, responsible for maintaining and innovating Northeastern's renowned Cooperative Education (Co-op) program; the Experiential Network (XN) Team, which facilitates project-based learning opportunities; the Career Design and Employer Engagement Team, focused on aligning student career development with employer partnerships; and the Experiential Partnership Development Team, tasked with forging new alliances with external partners to create cutting-edge learning opportunities.

This role is pivotal in maintaining Northeastern's reputation as a global leader in experiential learning by ensuring the highest standards of excellence in its co-op and other experiential education programs. The Vice Chancellor will oversee the strategic integration and collaboration of these teams, providing the vision and leadership necessary to enhance the student learning journey, from recruitment to graduation and beyond. The position is charged with driving both the individual and collective success of these units while continually evolving the university's approach to experiential learning in response to emerging trends in education and the labor market.

In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, the Vice Chancellor will also be responsible for designing and implementing new platforms that expand access to experiential learning, promoting continuous innovation, and improving the experiential learning journey for all learners. This includes aligning experiential learning programs with regional stakeholders, advancing the delivery of these programs across Northeastern's global campus network, and ensuring a cohesive student experience throughout.

Collaboration is key to this role, and the Vice Chancellor will work closely with key internal stakeholders, including senior academic leadership, faculty, and administration, to ensure that experiential learning programs remain deeply integrated into the university's curriculum. They will also engage with external partners, including industry leaders, employers, and community organizations, to ensure that experiential learning opportunities remain relevant, responsive, and informed by the latest industry practices, workforce needs, and global trends.

Through strategic leadership and collaboration, the Vice Chancellor will represent Northeastern as a trailblazer in experiential education, continuously driving innovation and ensuring that the university remains at the forefront of experiential learning practices and initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Strong ability to drive innovation, optimize processes, and lead transformative initiatives.
• Significant abilities leading within a progressive, student- and career-centered educational environment, or in the partnership development space, with a particular emphasis on emerging trends in experiential learning.
• Expertise in identifying and leveraging cutting-edge experiential learning opportunities is highly desirable, along with the ability to generate insights that advance the university's mission.
• Capable of leading mission-critical projects while working collaboratively across university divisions to mediate issues and implement solutions swiftly and effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends, particularly in aligning workplace experiences with academic programs to propel students toward successful, accelerated career paths.
• Tech-savvy and proficient in modern platforms and delivery systems, with fluency in tools such as Salesforce, Symplicity, Banner, Grad Leaders, Handshake, and others.
• Thorough understanding of labor market dynamics and how they influence the design of experiential learning opportunities. Knowledge and skills required for this position are normally acquired through a master's degree from an accredited institution and bring 5-7 years of proven leadership experience in dynamic, high-impact roles with a track record of leadership and working effectively with students, colleges, and external stakeholders in higher education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Leadership

Collaboration and Engagement with Colleges & Campuses

Engagement and Outreach

Data Reporting

Position Type

Student Services

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https : / / hr.northeastern.edu / benefits / for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu / diversity.

To apply, visit https : / / northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / careers / job / Boston-MA-Main-Campus / Vice-Chancellor Experiential-Education_R129480

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