Career Partners Program Supervisor

Description

Title: Career Partners Program Supervisor

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Primary campus: Annandale, VA | Frequent travel to other PHILLIPS campuses required

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children and young adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. We provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted, treated with compassion, and encouraged to grow. Our Career Partners Program builds on this mission, equipping students with the skills, credentials, and real-world experiences needed to transition successfully into employment or further training.

We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and a warm, values-driven environment. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

What the Career Partners Program Supervisor does:

In collaboration with campus leadership, instructors, and external partners, the Career Partners Program Supervisor will:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of Career & Technical Education (CTE), work-based learning (WBL), and transition services across all campuses.
• Establish program goals, compliance protocols (OSHA, CDL, Perkins, etc.), and data-driven improvement strategies.
• Coordinate student placements, internships, and credentialing processes.
• Serve as primary liaison to workforce agencies, technical education authorities, and employer partners.
• Convene and chair the Employer Advisory Board; recruit new business partners.
• Directly supervise CTE instructors, pathway leads, paraprofessionals, and support staff.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track credentials earned, student placements, and program impact.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support.
• Manage program budgets and purchasing in alignment with organizational guidelines.
• Coordinate grant-related reporting and collaborate with the Director of Development on renewals and audits.
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to all compliance requirements.
• Plan and execute career events, job fairs, and employer site visits.
• Represent PHILLIPS Programs at conferences, workshops, and workforce development meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support student success and program growth.

Qualifications

What the Career Partners Program Supervisor brings to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel daily between campuses.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in CTE, workforce development, or transition services; experience leading multi-site/school-based programs strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of placing students or adult learners into internships, jobs, or apprenticeships, and building sustainable employer partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure program compliance.
• Proficiency in using data for program improvement and developing workforce dashboards.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience with grant reporting, credentialing processes, and culturally responsive/inclusive education practices is highly valued.