Coordinator, Workforce Partnerships

Coordinator, Workforce Partnerships

The Coordinator, Workforce Partnerships provides coordination, administrative, and outreach support for employer partnerships connected to apprenticeships, earn and learn initiatives, and employer engagement efforts. The role assists in the implementation of employer-driven workforce activities and assists with outreach, engagement logistics, data tracking, and student transition activities in alignment with Tri-C workforce priorities within the Workforce Partnerships Department.

Essential Functions

• Provides administrative and logistical support for employer partnerships connected to apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships and other earn-and-learn opportunities.
• Assists with the implementation of employer-led workforce engagements by supporting scheduling, documentation, and routine follow-up activities.
• Enters, updates, and maintains employer, opportunity, and engagement records in Salesforce and other tracking systems.
• Schedules and supports employer meet-and-greets, information sessions, site visits, hiring events, and recruitment activities, which may require some evenings and weekends.
• Prepares and distributes agendas, materials, and communications related to employer engagement activities.
• Responds to and routes employer inquiries to appropriate Workforce Partnerships or academic team members.
• Provides support on day-to-day coordination of apprenticeships and earn-and-learn activities in collaboration Workforce Partnerships team.
• Assists with tracking the participation, progress, and engagement milestones for apprentices and earn-and-learn participants.
• Supports outreach efforts led by the Workforce Partnerships team that connect students to apprenticeship, internship, and job placement opportunities.
• In collaboration with Director, Employer Partnerships and Apprenticeship Programs and Manager, Earn-and-Learn Initiatives, checks in with students and employers to support persistence, flag concerns, and route issues to appropriate staff.
• Provides assistance with grant reporting, documentation, and internal data requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience/Training

• Associate's degree in a related field required. Substantial related experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience in workforce development, program coordination and support, community outreach, office management, or related areas.
• Experience with data retrieval and analysis, labor market trends, student recruitment, retention, and completion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong collaboration and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally internally and externally.
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Skilled in working on multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinking and the ability to exercise initiative by proactively identifying and solving problems.
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently.
• Ability to present to small and large groups (virtually and/or in-person).
• Competent in using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of students and the community.

Competencies

Critical Competencies

• Collaboration
• Quality of Work

Very Important Competencies

• Communication
• Adaptability
• Time Utilization

Important Competencies

• Service Focus
• Continuous Improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working on workforce initiatives in a professional or academic setting.
• Familiarity with workforce development initiatives.
• Proficiency with Client Relationship Management (CRM) tools like Salesforce, SLATE, or Recruit.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a typical professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated.
• Light physical activities, such as walking, standing, and carrying materials, may be required.
• Some travel for meetings and events away from the worksite may be necessary.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.

Target Starting Salary Range: $45,000 to $50,000 The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

Special Note: This position is 100% grant funded. Position funded til 01/31/2029.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.