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POSITION SUMMARY
We areseekinga collaborative and proactive professional to serve as the Workforce Development Partnerships Coordinator. This role supports our vocational rehabilitation efforts by managing and expanding partnerships with external organizationsincluding community colleges financial institutions and other workforce development entities. TheWorkforce Development PartnershipsCoordinator will also play a key role in assessing the needs of both individuals and departments to align offerings with learning and career development goals.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain manage and strengthen existing partnerships with community colleges financial institutions and other organizations aligned with vocational rehabilitation and workforce development goals.
Identify and pursue new external partnership opportunitiesunder the guidance of the Director of Learning and Career Pathways supporting the expansion and diversification of training offerings.
Conduct needs assessments with internal departments and individual team members toidentifygaps and opportunities in vocational training financial literacy and career development.
Use assessment results to inform partnership alignment program design and prioritization of external offerings.
Coordinate the planning and delivery of partnerled trainings and services ensuring offerings are accessible relevanttimely and aligned with organizational goals and team member needs.
Serve as the operational lead for schedulinglogistics and coordination of external training activities.
Serve as the primary liaison for external partners ensuring consistent communication clear expectations andtimelycoordination of joint initiatives.
Facilitate ongoing collaboration between partners and internal stakeholders.
Monitor partnership activity participation and outcomes.
Maintainaccuraterecords and prepare reports to support program evaluation accountability and continuous improvement.
Ensure all partnership efforts prioritize the growth learning and career success of team members with an emphasis on reducing barriers to participation and advancement.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Coordinate on-site partner events workshops orientations and informational sessions providing logistical and communication support.
Stay informed on workforce development trends community training offerings and resources relevant to vocational rehabilitation and the needs of team members.
Demonstrate respectful compassionate and service-oriented behavior when interacting with team members staff and other departments.
Comply withall policies and standards.
Maintainsafeand clean work environment.
Promote Peckhams vision values and services to all team members staff customers and stakeholders.
Assistinmaintainingorganizational wide qualitystandards.
Regular and predictable attendance are requiredofthis position to support the team and needs of the operations.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in any field.
13 years of experience in workforce development career services program coordination vocational rehabilitation orotherrelatedarea.
Strong organizational and communication skills
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office
Passion for supporting individuals in their learning and career journeys
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Related experience coordinating community or educational partnerships adult learning or workforce development vocational rehabilitation or human services
Experience with program coordination or nonprofit collaboration
Experience conducting needs assessments or stakeholder interviews
Ability to manage multiple projects and relationships
Familiarity with local education and workforce development landscapes
Experience working with diverse populations and community-based programs
Proficiencyin Workday or similar ERP system
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information height weight marital status veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE
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AdministrationLocation:
Lansing MIWorker Sub-Type:
Staff MemberRequired Experience:
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