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Supervisor, Strategic Industry Partnerships, Partnerships Unit, Office of Chief of Staff, 1.0 FTE Job Specific Information:  Please include a list of 3 references in your resume.  MCPS Official Job Description SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Under direction of the director of the Partnerships Unit, works with industry partners, higher education institutions, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, as well as school district staff to implement a new vision for career readiness including the development of new pathway programs based on current industry needs with clear metrics for success and shared accountability for outcomes with employers and postsecondary partners. Recruits and collaborates with a strong network of business partners within each identified industry area to support and integrate labor market needs (including high-skill/high-demand skillsets) with rigorous academic coursework (instruction and assessment) integrated with 21st century technical skills needed to pursue careers beginning with the MCPS offered Career Technology Education (CTE) Programs of Study and in collaboration with partners such as Montgomery College and the Universities at Shady Grove so that students graduate with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter a specific field. Seeks work-based learning experiences for students including internships, apprenticeships and career shadowing opportunities while also helping to build dual enrollment/credit participation and attainment of high-value industry-recognized credentials opportunities. Works to provide students opportunities to hear from employers/employees regarding salaries and degrees/certifications needed to pursue specific careers and matches those opportunities to students and schools. Plans and facilitates high-level business advisory group meetings. CERTIFICATE LICENSE: None   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of career readiness and K-16 pathway programs. Must be highly organized, with the ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs. Must be able and to articulate a vision with potential partners in order to recruit them to support efforts and represent the school system appropriately. Excellent communication skills both verbally and written. Ability to keep current business partners actively engaged while recruiting new ones. Ability to use time effectively when working with business partners. Ability to effectively plan and set priorities. Energetic and self-driven with solid judgment abilities. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree required from an accredited college or university in education, business administration or related fields. Five years or more experience in administration and management; preferably in both education and business environments. Documented experience working on strategic partnerships in school districts, government or related agencies a must. Documented success in development of strategic initiatives with having expanded and cultivated existing partnerships over time. Successful experience in directing, supervising, and evaluating staff. Experience in program development and implementation. Documented leadership and broad experience working effectively with diverse staff, community and other stakeholders. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.   Job :  Administrators   Job Grade:  O  Organization :  Offices   Primary Location :  Rockville Schedule :  Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly) Working Months:  12 Shift :  Day Job Job Posting :  Jun 18, 2018, 3:45:06 PM - Jun 22, 2018, 11:59:00 PM