Workforce Development and Continuing Education Coordinator (Allied Health)

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit  Home - CT State  

Position Details

Posted: July 23, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type:   Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: October 2026
Work Location: CT State Naugatuck Valley (750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708)
Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date:  Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by August 19, 2026.

Position Summary

Connecticut State Community College offers two-year liberal arts degree programs and a broad range of career, occupational and technical certificate and short-term programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served.  Among those programs are workforce development and continuing education courses in subject areas which assist learners in improving and increasing their skills in occupational and professional fields as well as programs for personal interest or enrichment.  Some of these programs include training and education services for state agencies.  Several of the programs are conducted during evenings or weekends for the convenience of learners.

The position performs administrative services for workforce development and continuing education programs and courses at a Community College Campus.  The work encompasses such services as assessing public interests in workforce development and continuing education, course development, publicity, program administration and program evaluation. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Coordinator is accountable for administration of the Campus workforce development and continuing education programs and courses through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Program planning and development
• Administrative services
• Publicity and marketing
• Program evaluation

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field, one (1) or more years of experience applying those disciplines in a field related to education administration, business, or training and development; or a combination of education, training, and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Training program design in an adult/youth learning environment
• Academic and office administration
• Marketing, publicity writing or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience developing and coordinating non-credit allied health training curriculum standards preferably in a community college setting
• Two (2) or more years of proven success developing and organizing allied health student clinical or externship placements ensuring compliance with healthcare site requirements
• Two (2) or more years of experience developing and maintaining regional and statewide partnerships with industry and community stakeholders (i.e. hospitals, long term care facilities, state workforce boards, healthcare employers)
• Current knowledge of Connecticut healthcare workforce needs and industry trends, health career pathways and grant funded workforce programs, and regulatory compliance.
• RN/LPN or industry recognized healthcare credentials relevant to programs (C N A, Phlebotomy especially)
• Proficiency with: Learning management systems (publisher sites, Blackboard, Ultra), and experience incorporating technology to enhance the learning environment.  
• Ability to support first-generation students, adult learners, career changers, immigrants, veterans, and underrepresented populations.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $78,380 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees .

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications.  The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
• Apply online at:
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, Show phone number or  View email address on ctstatecommunitycollege.applytojob.com .

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.