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Employer Hub Director, College of Education

Lipscomb University
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Jun 23, 2025
Description Position Summary The Apprenticeship Employer Hub Director is responsible for supporting a regional initiative to expand, coordinate, and sustain registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pathways for education careers. The Director will serve as a strategic connector between school districts, early learning providers, and workforce development partners. The goal is to build a robust talent pipeline that meets the staffing needs of the education sector. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of a centralized Apprenticeship Employer Hub focused on education-sector apprenticeships. Build and maintain relationships with school districts, early childhood centers, charter networks, and other education employers. Provide technical assistance to employers in designing or registering apprenticeship programs in compliance with U.S. Department of Labor and state requirements. Support career pathways from pre-apprenticeship through full teacher licensure, ensuring academic articulation and wraparound support services. Educate employers and potential candidates about the benefits of apprenticeship models and help them build internal capacity to support apprentices. Track key outcomes such as apprentice enrollment, completion, DOL competencies and employment placement with the use of the Craft Platform Support candidate and employer matches to move into apprenticeship Connect with the Director of Clinical Experiences to support mentor teachers working with apprenticeships Qualifications Master's degree in education Minimum 5 years of experience in education, workforce development, talent pipeline management, or related field. Experience working with or within school districts, early learning providers, or postsecondary teacher preparation programs. Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills; ability to work across sectors and with diverse populations. Knowledge of educator certification requirements and pathways, particularly for paraprofessionals and early educators. Qualifications Education Masters of Education (required) Experience 5 years: Minimum 5 years of experience in education, workforce development, talent pipeline management, or related field. (required) Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.