Director of Experiential Learning

Director of Experiential Learning

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

Position Title: Director of Experiential Learning

Department: Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

Employment type: Full-time, 12-month administrative faculty position, exempt

Position Purpose: The Director of Experiential Learning (1.0 FTE, grant-funded) reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development and leads the implementation of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) and Work-Based Learning (WBL) at PVCC. Working collaboratively across the college and with employer partners, the Director advances the college's experiential learning priorities so that students can earn credit for what they already know and gain meaningful, career-connected learning experiences. The Director streamlines policies, processes, and procedures; expands the credits awarded through CPL; builds pathways from workforce training to academic credentials; and increases the number of students who complete work-based learning experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
• Work-Based Learning (WBL)
• Workforce-to-Academic Pathways
• Program Leadership, Data, and Compliance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Curriculum and program development, including program mapping and stackable / guided-pathways design.
• Interpreting and applying labor-market and wage data using tools such as Lightcast, JobsEQ, BLS OEWS, O*NET, and Virginia LMI.
• Knowledge of community college workforce and credit frameworks (FastForward, G3, Perkins, Credits2Careers).
• Facilitating collaboration across faculty, deans, workforce directors, and administrative units.
• Proficiency with student information systems, degree-planning / advising platforms (e.g., Navigate), catalog systems, and data analysis and reporting.
• Strong project and process management, organization, and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a diverse college community.

Piedmont Community College offers a robust benefits package, including:

• State of Virginia employee benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuous learning programs
• Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, higher education administration, workforce development, or a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, workforce development, or a related setting, including program coordination or administration.
• Direct experience with CPL/prior-learning assessment and policy.
• Experience building partnerships with employers, industry, or community organizations.
• Proficiency with labor-market analytics tools and student-success platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to help engage employers and support students.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving adult learners and students from diverse backgrounds.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer