Coordinator of Workforce Transition and Outreach

Coordinator Of Workforce Transition And Outreach

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success.

The Coordinator of Workforce Transition and Outreach performs a full range of operations and administrative tasks in support of the admission, enrollment, continuing support, advising, registration, and reporting as it relates to supporting transitioning and dislocated workers who are the recipients of training funds through various federal, state, and/or private funded programs. The position serves as a primary advocate for workforce transitions from multiple community agencies including dislocated workers from the One-Stop Centers (WIA/WIB), LEA Adult Education and Technical High School Adult Education, professional associations committed to transitioning adult workers, and other community, state and/or federal agencies with similar missions.

In addition, the position is responsible for providing all funding sources with the appropriate information including, but not limited to, projected costs for both credit/non-credit plans of study.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Program advising and retention
• Program administration
• Collaboration
• General administration

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.
• Experience advising students or clients on academic or career pathways.
• Ability to review transcripts or similar documents to guide program placement.
• Strong communication skills for working with applicants, case managers, and agency partners.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use systems such as Banner, Degree Works, CRM, or similar databases.
• Experience preparing reports, submitting documentation, and coordinating with multiple departments.
• Ability to learn and apply college and funding-agency policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate information from interviews or assessments to recommend appropriate programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal staff and external agencies.
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software systems such as BANNER and their related products Degree Works, CRM Advise Handshake, Focus2, or other similar software used to support students from the application, enrollment and career exploration cycle.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred qualifications:

• Direct, student facing experience in a post-secondary educational setting.
• Working knowledge supporting workforce funding agencies and transitioning/dislocated workers utilizing third-party grant funding to gain/expand their educational credentials.
• Understanding of a comprehensive community college.

Salary and benefits:

• Salary $72,097 approximate annual
• Grant Funded position with the potential to renew annually.

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Application instructions:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume. Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Important notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
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