Coordinator - Workforce Development (Grant-Funded)

Coordinator - Workforce Development (Grant-Funded)

Location: Utica, NY Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month

This is a grant-funded position. Grant-funded positions expire either at the end of the stated term or whenever funding for the position ceases.

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Coordinator of Workforce Development in our Center for Corporate and Community Education department. The Coordinator of Workforce Development is responsible for meeting regional workforce development needs by coordinating the development and delivery of educational programs.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Works closely with community constituencies and representatives of business, industry and non-profit organizations to identify and prioritize educational needs; • Serves as liaison with the tri-county Working Solutions Offices; • Serves as project developer and manager for lectures, symposia, and course/programs sponsored by CCED; • Recruits qualified individuals to provide high-quality training. Tracks course progress and support success; • Works closely with Deans and Assistant Vice Presidents, faculty and staff to facilitate cooperation, participation, and effective communication in the interest of meeting common goals and objectives; • Collaborates on projects pertaining to workforce development and community growth; • Assesses various aspects of workforce development programs and make adjustments to ensure continuous improvement. Identifies and responds productively to emerging opportunities; • Tracks statistics, maintains databases and generates relevant reports; • Submits an annual statement of objectives, including a business plan; • Supervises classified staff and collaborates with internal and external colleagues as appropriate; • Performs other duties related to this job description as assigned by the Director.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Hours per week: 35

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree • Demonstrated success in training-program development and implementation • Effective interpersonal, organizational and effective communication skills • Valid driver’s license at the time of hire and for the duration of the appointment