Description
Primary Purpose of the Section:
Plan, develop, create, and assist in implementation and oversight of the continuing education and workforce development programs as well as the personnel in the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department; coordinate programs with area businesses and industries; schedule courses; recruit qualified part-time instructors, publicize, and recruit students for various course offerings. Responsible for responding to local demand for training and programs, and the overall effectiveness of courses offered in the Workforce Development/Continuing Education Department.
Primary Purpose of this Position:
The Workforce Development Coordinator interfaces with external clients and partners, students, instructors, and other College departments to ensure that classes are scheduled and staffed, instructional offerings are of the highest standard, books, and supplies are ordered, and the office is run professionally. The position supports the school’s workforce development efforts by creating and managing training programs and other related continuing education programs based on clients’ and partners’ business needs.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
- Work with Business and Workforce Development leadership to establish Continuing Education training programs for high demand careers
- Develop and implement training programs throughout the year, based on business client and community needs. This includes program ideation, instructor sourcing, assistance with curriculum development, and researching and acquiring teaching materials.
- Develop training proposals for clients and partners based on business needs and community needs.
- Provide information about programs, register students, schedule classes, and ensure classes run on schedule.
- Assist in marketing efforts for Workforce Development. This includes promoting programs online and in-person, working with Halifax Community College marketing team to ensure material for course are up to date and accurate, and shared appropriately for community, and student outreach.
- Work with the Dean and Business Developers to create program budgets, and to forecast and track individual project expenses.
- Coordinate assigned workforce development, continuing education, and HRD courses, including scheduling, instructor communication, classroom arrangements, and instructional resources.
- Maintain accurate course records, contracts, reports, and closeout documentation according to college procedures and applicable requirements.
- Participate in the preparation and analysis of status reports and assessments.
- Interface directly with clients, partners, students, and the public.
- Provide speedy response to all client and partner concerns and complaints.
- Ensure a superior level of quality customer service to both internal and external clients and partners.
- Primary point of contact for instructors.
- Confirm payroll hours for part-time instructors teaching or writing curriculum for training courses.
- Ensure integrity of the course evaluation process; support the director as needed to meet with instructors to review course evaluations.
- Maintain effective communications with other college departments with respect to scheduling classes, food and beverage needs, audiovisual requirements, etc.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, where needed, to ensure appropriate coverage of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
- Ability to interact effectively with various HCC departments and represent the College with external clients and partners.
Perform related duties as delegated or assigned by the Executive Vice President and the President of Halifax Community College.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to work in a college environment. Must be able to travel throughout the college service area. Must demonstrate interpersonal skills applicable to working with diverse groups of stakeholders Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am until 5:00pm Minimum/Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in business or industry related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with multiple projects, case management, or other related experience.
- Three years’ experience working in business or industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google G Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel, or related Google G Suite products
- Attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills are a must.
- Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or business or industry related field.
- Strong candidates will demonstrate experience or familiarity across one or more of the following areas: Healthcare & Clinical Environments: Experience or familiarity with healthcare administration, medical practice management, clinical operations, medical office workflows, or health records system operations.
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Track record in agency staffing, talent acquisition, account management, candidate matching, or building client relationships.
- Workforce Development & Education: Exposure to workforce development initiatives, vocational/continuing education, work-based learning, or community-based training programs.Demonstrated ability to interact with a culturally diverse population and to effectively and respectfully function and communicate within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: NONE What are the Physical Requirements of job?
- Frequently requires standing, sitting, and walking.
- Occasionally requires lifting (10-15 pounds), repetitious finger and wrist movement, and reaching both high and low.
Equipment
- Be able to operate office equipment such as personal computers, fax machines, photocopiers, etc.
- Must be able to operate an automobile, as the ability to drive and travel is an expected part of the job.
How to Apply
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Special Instructions and Additional Information to Applicants: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state applications. "See Attached Resume", etc. will result in an incomplete application. Resumes, cover letters, and all transcripts listed on application must be uploaded with your application or this will also result in an incomplete application. Official transcripts must be submitted to the Human Resources Director within (15) days upon hiring. All applications must be submitted directly via our online application system at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/halifaxcc. Applications submitted through third party sites will not be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. To receive credit, all relevant experience must be included in the work history section of the application. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Persons eligible for Veteran's Preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
APPLICANTS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS RECRUITMENT NEED NOT REAPPLY. THIS POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED.Benefits Halifax Community College offers comprehensive benefits to our employee's. (Read more about our culture & benefits here).