Apprenticeship & Employer Partnerships Lead

College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

College of DuPage seeks an energetic Employer Outreach Coordinator to grow the Department of Labor apprenticeship program by engaging local employers, guiding onboarding, and sustaining partnerships. The role requires collaboration with Work Based Learning and multiple college departments to identify opportunities and align with workforce needs.

The position includes frequent local travel, a 40-hour work week with potential after-hours meetings, and a starting salary around $54,604 with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• 3–5 years in sales, workforce development, operations management, recruitment, or related field.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Public speaking and presentations experience.
• Self-directed with ability to work independently and in teams.
• Experience collaborating with diverse groups; familiarity with manufacturing/IT/Healthcare preferred.
• Experience with high-volume, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate integration of current employers into the Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program and engage new employers, guiding onboarding and nurturing relationships.
• Represent Work Based Learning and College of DuPage at events; promote apprenticeship opportunities.
• Connect with in-district businesses to assess industry needs for apprenticeship participation.
• Maintain and update employer database.
• Communicate with employer partners for timely paperwork and records.
• Serve as point of contact for apprenticeships and explain processes to employers.
• Participate in strategic, annual and monthly planning.
• Collaborate with community partners and agencies to promote apprenticeships.
• Coordinate with case manager to align employer requirements with progress.
• Collaborate with apprenticeship specialist to identify COD certificates/degrees and align with occupations.
• Support grants applications with Grants Office related to apprenticeships.
• Carry out additional duties and events as assigned.

Skills

Sales and relationship building

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

College of DuPage seeks an energetic Employer Outreach Coordinator to grow the Department of Labor apprenticeship program by engaging local employers, guiding onboarding, and sustaining partnerships. The role requires collaboration with Work Based Learning and multiple college departments to identify opportunities and align with workforce needs.

The position includes frequent local travel, a 40-hour work week with potential after-hours meetings, and a starting salary around $54,604 with a strong