Coordinator, Workforce Development

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POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for but not limited to: recruiting program participants, carrying out client support services, intake and assessment of students' needs, student data management and reporting, advising, registration, and training of grant funded individuals. Serve as liaison to other specialists within department to promote visibility of the program. Ensure ongoing referrals and effective utilization of services to meet program and contract enrollment and outcome goals. Represent the college and its programs and services at on- and off-campus recruitment activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Interview grant program applicants and determine eligibility for assistance according to grant rules and regulations. Maintain confidentiality of records.
2.Assess participants and determine appropriate training, retraining, and employment needs; design individualized training and employment plans; monitor adherence to plans through a case management orientation.
3.Promote the vocational assessments and testing services to various population groups through a variety of assessment instruments and techniques.
4.Issue individual training account awards according to policies, approved training vendors and programs, and availability of funds. Advise and register students for classes.
5.Incorporate technology into the delivery of services; adhere to all management information system and record keeping requirements; maintain files and verify documentation.
6.Coordinate marketing, recruitment, and outreach initiatives; develop promotional materials and advertising strategies; facilitate rapid response.
7.Develop relationships with local economic and community development groups, chamber of commerce, units of government, business, labor, community based organizations, etc. to build workforce development partnerships.
8.Design organizational systems and processes to meet performance measures; monitor progress and take corrective actions as needed.
9.Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.Bachelor's Degree in counseling, education, human resource development, business, or related field; or in lieu of Bachelor's Degree, must have Associate's Degree or equivalent, plus three (3) years professional experience in recruitment, career planning, job search/placement services or vocational education.
2.Strong interpersonal, communication, time, project management and organizational skills.
3.Detail-oriented, creative, self-motivated and flexible individual with ability to work effectively with people, handle multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and produce high quality work.
4.Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills.
5.Strong personal computer and technology skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
6.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
7.Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.National Career Readiness Certificate.
2.Three (3) years of professional work experience in higher education, grant and/or the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
3.Experience working with individuals with barriers to employment.
4.English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
5.Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.Normal office physical demands.
2.Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.
3.Ability to work occasional weekend or evening hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1.Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

BENEFITS

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