Workforce Solutions Coordinator

About the Job

Please note:

This position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

This is a hybrid position, with three daysper week on campus.

The Workforce Solutions Coordinator (Education Program Development& Implementation Specialist
4) coordinates and manages logistics for both multi-year and short-term workforce initiatives. Operating in a hands-on operational capacity, this position drives the logistical support needed to assess, design, implement and evaluate workforce solutions on a variety of projects. The coordinator will support the facilitation of training or other workforce activities across multiple modes—including in-person sessions, Zoom or Teams, online modules, and slide presentations—using proven adult learning principles and facilitation techniques.

Grounded in a strong foundational knowledge of workforce development strategies and core competencies, they effectively apply this expertise to deliver practical support to workforce project leads and teams providing consultation, solutions implementation, training, and data collection and monitoring projects.

Working under general supervision, and in consultation with the workforce consultants and team leads, the Workforce Solutions Coordinator manages multiple project tasks in parallel, leveraging technology tools and data tracking systems to ensure project deliverables are met efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.

Decisions may involve selecting an approach from among alternatives, the timing and workflow for when tasks should be performed, and how to best use available resources. This role works with a diverse team of professionals carrying out project activities and may take direction from multiple project leads or primary investigators (PIs) leading assigned projects. Occasional state and national travel for periods of up to four days at a time is also expected.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $65,000 - $88,970. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the college.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

• Coordinate meeting schedules, resource allocation, and logistical needs for workforce initiatives, technical assistance, and training activities.
• Track deliverables, manage workflows, and support project leads and Principal Investigators (PIs) across multiple parallel projects.
• Oversee registration, facilitator assignments, scheduling, invoicing, and payment processes, adhering to external sales procedures in collaboration with ICI Ops.
• Plan and execute logistics for webinars, training sessions, and events, including customer onboarding and guidance on learning management systems.

• Provide training and technical assistance in support of workforce projects and solutions implementation.
• Work as part of a team that engages and supports best practice implementation of Direct Course as a workforce solution and the effective use of Learning Management Systems.
• Provides LMS implementation support directly to clients on assigned projects.
• Aggregate, compile, and analyze workforce and project data to monitor performance and satisfy funder status reporting requirements.
• Conduct stakeholder…