Coordinator/Special Populations

Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation; Youngwood (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College seeks a Coordinator/Special Populations to lead the Regional Opportunity and Workforce Hub across Westmoreland, Fayette, and Indiana Counties. You will coordinate day-to-day activities with College personnel, employers, and partners to expand access to industry pathways and support individuals facing barriers to employment.

You will monitor milestones, coordinate advisory council activities, and help develop regional workforce strategies, including Recovery

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in workforce development, education, business, public administration, human services, organizational management, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in workforce development, project coordination, education, community programming, human services, employer engagement, or a related field required
• Previous experience engaging with community organizations, workforce agencies, and educational partners to recruit and support program participants

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of the Regional Opportunity and Workforce Hub in accordance with the approved work plan, timeline, budget, and grant requirements
• Coordinate project activities across Westmoreland County Community College’s Youngwood and New Kensington locations and throughout the three-county service area
• Monitor project milestones, identify implementation challenges, and work with project leadership and partners to develop solutions that maintain project momentum
• Develop and maintain employer relationships and coordinate employer participation in industry-led curriculum design, advisory activities, co‑created career pathways, and workforce planning
• Coordinate recruitment, scheduling, enrollment, and logistics for accelerated advanced manufacturing bootcamps in robotics, automation, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, composites, and related technical disciplines

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Workforce development

Reporting

Organization

Decision-making

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Coordinator/Special Populations

Division

Division Community Engagement (DIV)

Department

Department Community Engagement

Position Overview: The Coordinator/Special Populations leads the implementation of the Regional Opportunity and Workforce Hub, a two-year ARC INSPIRE-funded workforce development initiative serving Westmoreland, Fayette, and Indiana Counties. The Coordinator/Special Populations will provide day-to-day coordination and implementation support for project activities designed to increase workforce participation, expand access to industry-aligned career pathways, and connect individuals facing barriers to employment, including individuals impacted by substance use disorder, with education, training, industry-recognized credentials, work-based learning, and pathways from training to employment opportunities. The Coordinator/Special Populations will work collaboratively with College personnel, employers, workforce development agencies, recovery support providers, economic development organizations, and community-based partners, as well as supporting community engagement activities and initiatives that expand awareness of educational, training, and career opportunities throughout the region.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of the Regional Opportunity and Workforce Hub in accordance with the approved work plan, timeline, budget, and grant requirements.
• Coordinate project activities across Westmoreland County Community College’s Youngwood and New Kensington locations and throughout the three-county service area.
• Maintain project schedules, calendars, action-item tracking, meeting documentation, and implementation records to support timely project execution.
• Coordinate communication among College departments and external partners to ensure effective collaboration and timely completion of project activities.
• Monitor project milestones, identify implementation challenges, and work with project leadership and partners to develop solutions that maintain project momentum.
• Coordinate the establishment and ongoing activities of the Regional Workforce Advisory Council, including meetings, agendas, documentation, communications, and follow‑up.
• Support the Advisory Council in identifying regional workforce needs, reviewing labor market information, informing career pathway development, and identifying strategies to strengthen workforce participation, including supports for both employers and employees on creating Recovery Friendly Workplaces.
• Coordinate participant recruitment and referral activities through PA CareerLink, workforce investment boards, Community Action agencies, recovery support organizations, community-based organizations, and other partners.
• Assist with participant intake, assessment, eligibility, enrollment, career planning, and orientation, and support participants in identifying appropriate career and training pathways.
• Provide or coordinate individualized career navigation and workforce support services, connecting participants with training, workforce readiness resources, community resources, employment opportunities, and other supports.
• Develop and maintain employer relationships and coordinate employer participation in industry-led curriculum design, advisory activities, co‑created career pathways, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate employer‑supported career exploration and work‑based learning opportunities, including job shadowing, site visits, internships, interviews, and other career‑connected learning activities.
• Assist participants in connecting to employment, apprenticeship, and advanced training opportunities and maintain communication with employers regarding workforce needs, hiring requirements, and emerging occupations.
• Coordinate recruitment, scheduling, enrollment, and logistics for accelerated advanced manufacturing bootcamps in robotics, automation, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, composites, and related technical disciplines.
• Coordinate with instructors, employers, and workforce partners to ensure training remains aligned with industry needs, participant goals, credential requirements, and project outcomes, while monitoring participation, completion, and credential attainment.
• Coordinate development of the Workforce Access Expansion Plan, including assessment of workforce access barriers, community training needs, service gaps, stakeholder input, partnership opportunities, and future workforce delivery strategies.
• Assist in evaluating future community‑based workforce training models and the feasibility of incorporating a mobile workforce lab following the initial two‑year project period, particularly for rural and underserved communities.
• Maintain accurate participant and project records and track key performance measures, including enrollment, training participation, completion, credential attainment, employment placement, apprenticeships, and advanced training outcomes.
• Assist with project evaluation, continuous improvement, grant reporting, and required ARC INSPIRE performance documentation, using project data and participant outcomes to monitor progress and inform decision‑making.
• Identify and address barriers to participant and project success, collaborate with partners and project leadership on solutions, and support achievement of project goals, sustainability, and long‑term regional workforce impact.

Other Job Functions:

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, work groups/teams, and professional organizations.
• Enhance professional knowledge by keeping current with emerging practices; monitor developing trends; integrate new technologies as applicable.
• Serve as a member of President’s Council.
• Advocate for the College and the Educational Foundation at community events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects, programs, partners, or stakeholders, including compliance, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employers, community organizations, workforce agencies, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of workforce development ecosystems, including job placement pipelines, apprenticeships, and upskilling/reskilling initiatives.
• Ability to track, analyze, and report on program outcomes, including participant enrollment, completion rates, and employment placement metrics.
• Demonstrated success in outreach, marketing, or community engagement efforts to attract diverse and non‑traditional learners into training programs.
• Demonstrated skill in planning, writing, organizing, drafting, and editing written documents.
• Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, landscapes and concepts in field of manufacturing.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Associate’s degree in workforce development, education, business, public administration, human services, organizational management, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in workforce development, project coordination, education, community programming, human services, employer engagement, or a related field required.
• Previous experience engaging with community organizations, workforce agencies, and educational partners to recruit and support program participants.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbsOccasional bending, twisting, reaching, etc.

Audible Demands:

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

Visual Demands:

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control.
• Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses

Salary $51,315

Schedule Days/Hours Monday - 8-8, Tuesday - 8-8, Wednesday - 8-8, Thursday - 8-8, Friday - 8-8, Saturday - as needed, Sunday - as needed

Applicants Documents

• Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Optional Documents
• Transcripts

Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697
Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.