Workforce Coordinator
- Employer
- Waubonsee Community College
- Location
- Sugar Grove, IL
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- Arts & Humanities
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Req ID:
req567 Job Title:
Workforce Coordinator Division: Workforce Education and Training
Location:
Sugar Grove Campus Grant Funded:
No Employment Type:
Full-time Support Staff
Compensation Range:
55,700.00 - 55,700.00, starting pay, prior experience will be considered Compensation Type:
Salaried Work Schedule:
M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Other Work Schedule Details:
Evening or Saturday hours may be required on occasion
Work Hours:
40
Job Summary:
The Workforce Coordinator is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of workforce
training and courses that meet the changing needs of our students, community and businesses.
Assist in identifying the learning needs of adults for continuing and professional education programs, certification or re-certification, and skills needed for individuals migrating into new careers by being aware of local, regional, and national workforce trends.
In collaboration with deans and other administrators, develop workforce education programs and courses to meet the needs of employers and area industry.
Assist in the preparation of the noncredit and credit course schedule to avoid conflicts and/or duplication. Determine classes to be offered, times, locations, resources and instructors. Coordinate with Marketing and
Communication to promote programming.
Develop and maintain relationships with other divisions of the College, and with relevant external strategic partners, such as local employers, organizations, and business associations to guide the development of workforce education programs.
Assist the sales staff with content resources and proposal development to support customized training for local companies.
Research, design, coordinate, and evaluate classes within the discipline areas assigned.
Research and establish necessary credentials to provide Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) to participants in courses.
Interview and screen applicants for appropriate placement in specific programs.
Prepare, analyze and evaluate program data for future programming direction. Provide information to assist the Dean in the division budgetary process.
Serve as College and program advocate in the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
*Job description provided at interview
Documents to be attached:
Cover Letter-Yes
Resume-Yes
References-Yes
Transcripts-Yes Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach required documents when applying. Internal candidates are not required to attach transcripts or references. However, make sure resume has attached prior to submitting application. Testing:
Yes Targeted Hire Date:
2/4/2019 Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
Three years of experience in developing and marketing training programs for adults in a workplace setting, including oversight of training delivery, environmental scanning or research for training needs, and/or project management experience is required.
Working knowledge of the assigned program area(s) is desirable.
Experience programming classes and/or special events desirable.
Excellent computer competency skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational skills including attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively with various levels of professionals.
An understanding of lifelong learning and the adult learner.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran
Organization
Working at Waubonsee Community College
Waubonsee is not your average community college — and that’s how we like it.
We take pride in exceeding expectations, offering a top education to all students willing to work hard for their dreams. Waubonsee has top-ranked academic programs, a dynamic student population, a breadth of services and resources, and a growing campus network — all of which mean a richer college experience for you.
Mission Statement
Waubonsee Community College is a public, comprehensive community college that was organized in 1966, as mandated by the Illinois Community College Act, to provide education and training services for individuals in portions of Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, LaSalle and Will counties of District 516. The philosophy of Waubonsee Community College is based on the premise that education is the cornerstone of a literate, democratic society; that learning is a lifelong process; and that the pursuit of knowledge must be supported by institutional policies that demonstrate the values of accessibility, service, value, quality and innovation.
Vision
Waubonsee Community College opens the door of knowledge, sparks imaginations, and enlightens lives through learning. We welcome the diverse abilities, goals, and experiences of individuals standing on the threshold of discovery. Our success is defined by the dreams we help shape, the opportunities we help design, and the futures we help create.
Values
- Accessibility — We remove barriers to learning formed by time, geography, education, culture, experience or beliefs to provide a full range of quality educational opportunities for all who can benefit.
- Service — We view the world from the perspective of those we serve — anticipating needs and striving to exceed expectations while demonstrating a caring, knowledgeable, consistent connection with each individual every time they meet us.
- Value — We focus every resource directly on the search for learning, creating tangible benefits in everything we do.
- Quality — We constantly redefine what it means to be “the best,” seeking to improve in every area and exceed the expectations of those we serve.
- Innovation — We are actively engaged on the frontiers of education, continuously improving the learning environment for our students and communities.
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