Workforce Development Coordinator

Position Title: Workforce Development Coordinator

Department : 5000|VP Research

Responsibilities

The Workforce Development Coordinator will provide support to the Director of the EDA Green Hydrogen Center of Excellence and be responsible for a wide range of workforce service activities and day to day delivery of direct services, develop relationships with local businesses and organizations, and market the program. Participate and provide support in the daily operations of educational projects.

Activities Include

• Ensure assigned program activities and grant requirements are implemented successfully;
• Identify, develop and maintain workforce development partnerships and network with other program coordinators;
• Develop effective working relationships with employers and maintain regular contact in order to monitor employment satisfaction;
• Assess the staffing needs of businesses and track employment placement and retention outcomes for program participants;
• Market all programs to businesses and community-based organizations;
• Prepare materials for and support completion of monthly reports and budgets as requested;
• Gather, analyze and process program data;
• Organize, plan, and execute workforce development events as necessary for various assigned projects;
• Participate in professional development projects through appropriate conferences, workshops, seminars, or webinars;
• K-12/ high school outreach;
• Support apprenticeship and industry based credentials;
• Provide input to Director and make recommendations for improvements to programs and the department. Perform other related duties as assigned by Director.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience developing workforce training programs
  
  

Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated success in managing projects and programs that support client business objectives from concept through execution;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve and exercise good judgment
  
  

with minimal supervision. Proven skills coordinating a variety of projects simultaneously;

• Strong ability to analyze client needs and write grants related to training initiatives;
• Must possess an extensive understanding of effective job posting strategies and resources, planning, prepare contracts, agreements, reports, proposals, guidelines and policies;
• Must have knowledge in interviewing, networking and providing support to Boards or organizations;
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), banner and basic Internet research techniques;
• Great follow-up skills and able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Be a self-starter who can take charge of situations and be able to solve practical problems;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Willingness to work flexible, varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
  
  

Job Ad# (req4016)