Coordinator, Workforce Development
Joliet, IL - USA
Job Summary
Position Title:
Coordinator Workforce DevelopmentJob Description:
POSITION TITLE: Coordinator Workforce DevelopmentSTATUS:Full Time Grant-funded
DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Non-union
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director Workforce Development
PLACEMENT: Professional Staff Grade S08
HIRING RANGE: $55601 - $62551 annually
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity gender language age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.
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
grant program applicants and determine eligibility for assistance according to grant rules and regulations. Maintain confidentiality of records.
participants and determine appropriate training retraining and employment needs; design individualized training and employment plans; monitor adherence to plans through a case management orientation.
the vocational assessments and testing services to various population groups through a variety of assessment instruments and techniques.
individual training account awards according to policies approved training vendors and programs and availability of funds. Advise and register students for classes.
technology into the delivery of services; adhere to all management information system and record keeping requirements; maintain files and verify documentation.
marketing recruitment and outreach initiatives; develop promotional materials and advertising strategies; facilitate rapid response.
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.
organizational systems and processes to meet performance measures; monitor progress and take corrective actions as needed.
other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in counseling education human resource development business or related field; or in lieu of Bachelors Degree must have Associates Degree or equivalent plus three (3) years professional experience in recruitment career planning job search/placement services or vocational education.
interpersonal communication time project management and organizational skills.
-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.
oral written and interpersonal skills.
personal computer and technology skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
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.
commitment to the colleges core values of respect and inclusion sustainability integrity collaboration humor and well-being innovation and quality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Career Readiness Certificate.
(3) years of professional work experience in higher education grant and/or the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
working with individuals with barriers to employment.
and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
multicultural competence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
office physical demands.
to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.
to work occasional weekend or evening hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS
are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.
BENEFITS
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Full timeUnion (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:
40Required Experience:
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