View Job description for Coordinator, Work-Based Learning Center

Reports To:

Executive Director

Position Status:

Full-Time

Posted Pay Range:

$43919.00 - $50000.00

Are you passionate about helping underserved students thrive and succeed As the Work-Based Learning Center Coordinator youll champion student well-being retention and career readiness by connecting learnersespecially those facing barrierswith vital support opportunities and community resources. If youre energized by meaningful collaboration data-driven impact and making a difference in students lives this role is your chance to lead with purpose.

You will have the opportunity to work with the following individuals:

• Individuals preparing for non-traditional fields. (Anyone who is training to work in a field traditionally held by the opposite gender.)
• Single parents including single pregnant women (Unemployed or underemployed people who are responsible for a dependent in the home)
• Displaced Homemaker (Anyone who must seek training or paid employment outside of the home due to separation divorce death or disability of spouse)
• Individuals from economically disadvantaged families including low-income youth and adults
• Individuals with disabilities
• Out-of-workforce individuals
• English learners
• Homeless individuals described in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
• Youth who are in or have aged out of the foster care system
• Youth with a parent who is a member of the armed forces; and is on active duty

Why Join CWI

At the College of Western Idaho (CWI) you will work in a dynamic collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Implement Targeted Programs and Events

• Design and execute initiatives that align with grant funding requirements program assessments and institutional goals.
• Organize events that promote student retention and pathways to gainful employment.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of activities and adjust strategies accordingly.

Support Student Success Through Personalized Guidance and Resource Connection

• Identify and track students who may benefit from services especially those facing economic or personal challenges.
• Connect students to appropriate campus and community support resources.
• Provide academic and career exploration support to help students transition successfully into the workforce.

Manage and Report Program Outcomes

• Collect analyze and report data on program participation outcomes and impact.
• Use data to inform continuous improvement and align efforts with CWI initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements tied to funding and institutional metrics.

Engage and Support Students Through the Work-Based Learning Center

• Work one-on-one with students seeking services such as job placement internships externships work-study career exploration and résumé development.
• Recruit train and supervise work-study employees to support the Centers mission.
• Promote Center offerings across campus to drive engagement and participation.

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience including two years working directly with students or clients.
• Ability to interpret academic and administrative policy.
• Strong technical abilities: database systems online learning software presentation software Microsoft Office suites or equivalent.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary including public speaking skills and the ability to represent the college in a positive way to diverse populations.
• Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Strong event planning/coordination skills.
• Ability to work remotely as well as travel between various locations to provide programming and services.
• 2-3 years of experience in college/university counseling advising career counseling or in goal-oriented client-service work preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Additional Instructions for Applicants:

All candidates must reside within Idaho. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits:

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• Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other applicable legally protected status.