Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Jan 2 2024 Job Description:

　　SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator for Workforce Development. Under the general direction of the Director of Workforce Development, the Coordinator of Workforce Development is primarily responsible for overall programming directly related to the areas of professional and career workforce preparation and business and industry training. The coordinator is responsible for the planning, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of programs, including the selection, assignment and supervision of faculty and trainers used in facilitating these programs.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　The Coordinator of Workforce Development assumes responsibility for the following Workforce Development activities:

　　Develops, implements, and directs contract education programs with emphasis on collaboration and workforce preparation

　　Coordinates the development and implementation of education and training programs designed to serve the needs of business and industry, including planning, implementation, and fiscal and evaluation functions

　　Works with Academics to create articulation agreements and ways to direct Workforce Development students to certificate and two-year programs

　　Coordinates the development of programming between the College and other education and community agencies serving targeted populations within the College's service area

　　Develops proposals, contracts, and grants for external funding of workforce development, business and industry, and public service initiatives as may be prioritized by the College for implementation to meet its mission and goals

　　Maintains currency regarding New York State funding policies and procedures for training and re-training programs and ensures efficient realization of state aid revenues from programs within area of responsibility

　　Provides leadership to such areas as workforce education, welfare reform, Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, and related federal/state initiatives

　　Coordinates the College's initiatives with the Workforce Development Boards, One Stops and Departments of Labor

　　Represents the College and conducts outreach within the community and the region by attending meetings and networking activities as well as serving on consortia and boards with missions reflective of the workforce investment and workforce development interests of the college

　　Partners with the Workforce Development Boards to develop and implement educational programs within Albany and Schenectady Counties and the greater service region, as driven by request, needs and emerging opportunities

　　Performs administrative functions that may be necessary for the routine operation of the Division of Workforce Development

　　Integrates with and becomes knowledgeable of the overall programming of the Workforce Development Division

　　Provides the information for scheduled offerings in the workforce preparation, business and industry training, and public service areas necessary for the preparation and printing of the Program Guide

　　Ensures the accuracy and currency of web page information related to the Workforce Development area of responsibility

　　Participates in Faculty Governance committees, search committees, and other task forces as may be necessary for the effective operation and cross-divisional communications of the College

　　Works with both Credit and Non-Credit students to assist and facilitate admission and provide ongoing academic guidance to achieve the students' educational goals

　　Coordinate and oversee a variety of testing/assessments ie: GED, ESOL, Prometric, Institute of Brewing & Distilling, National Healthcareer Association (NHA), etc.

　　Assumes additional duties as may be assigned by the Director of Workforce Development

　　Job Requirements:

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Associate's degree or higher

　　Four years of related experience

　　Commitment to the development of workforce preparation and public service programming

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree or higher

　　Direct experience in business and industry training

　　Special Information:

　　VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

　　Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts.

　　Additional Information:

　　Salary: $45,000

　　At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

　　Benefits and perks:

　　As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

　　Comprehensive health care coverage

　　Dental and vision coverage

　　A choice of retirement systems

　　A deferred compensation program

　　Professional development opportunities

　　Two on-campus childcare providers

　　Discounted YMCA health club membership

　　Plus additional savings programs and perks!