Business Development Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to lead employer outreach, support training plan development, and coordinate apprenticeship placements in manufacturing and other areas.

You will collaborate with college staff, external partners, and employers to strengthen job placement and engagement, meet annual sales targets, and ensure high levels of service to students while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 1–2 years experience in HR or job placement.
• Experience managing a sales funnel desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain employer outreach and collaboration.
• Assist with training plan development and apprenticeship placements.
• Meet annual sales targets through placement and training.
• Provide high levels of customer service and support CCM promises to students.

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

Phone skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Title: Business Development Coordinator

Job Category: Administrative Staff

Salary Range: $67,013 - $70,000

Position Type: Full Time

Department: Workforce Development - Administration

The Business Development Coordinator is responsible for development and maintenance of industry employer outreach, assistance with training plan development, and coordination of apprenticeship placements in manufacturing and other areas as assigned. The individual is responsible for specified annual sales targets through apprenticeship placement and customized training and will contribute to other targets, including grants, as required. This role leads efforts to strengthen job placement and employer engagement. The individual ensures high levels of customer service while also meeting CCM's promises to students. The individual works with the Director, Associate Director and others to help meet the department objectives and sales goals. The Business Development Coordinator will work collaboratively with the college community, external college partners, employers, and other members of the community to successfully implement programs. The individual will use independent judgement while taking initiative in the preparation and completion of assignments.

Qualifications - Education

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred

Qualifications - Experience

1-2 years of experience in human resources, job placement or related position required. Prior experience in managing a sales funnel is desired.

Qualifications - Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related programs, excellent computer skills, good phone skills, customer service skills, attention to detail, self-motivated, good communications skills, ability to work under pressure, sensitivity in handling confidential information. Knowledge of workforce development programs, continuing professional education, curriculum development and/or training programs highly desired.

Work Hours

8:30-4:30 M-F, with some pre-planned evenings and weekends required.