Coordinator, Work-Based Learning

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 668,000 - 904,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College in Fort Worth is seeking a Coordinator, Work-Based Learning at the Trinity River Campus. This managerial role oversees daily operations within the work-based learning program and may include some non-credit instructional responsibilities.

You will monitor budgets, lead outreach to businesses, faculty, and students, track placements and outcomes, and collaborate with deans and colleagues to improve processes and report on program metrics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a field related to academic affairs/work-based learning.
• At least three years of related experience in work-based learning or academic programs.
• Experience in managing internships or partnerships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the work-based learning program.
• Develop training for businesses, faculty, and students.
• Track student applications, placements, and outcomes.
• Lead outreach with community organizations and events.
• Monitor budgets and program performance.
• Update website content and reports for the program.

Education

Master's degree in related field

Three years of related work experience

Job description

Title: Coordinator, Work-Based Learning

Department: TR Academic Affairs

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $70,400; Commensuratewith education and experience

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Summer hours, Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am- 6:00 pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary

This role is responsible for providing managerial level work,overseeing daily operations of their department, program, or majorprocess focused on academic affairs' work-based learning efforts,potentially including some non-credit instructionalresponsibilities. This position is also responsible for assistingin determining the direction of the department or program,monitoring program budgets, and leading institutional and communityoutreach.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Performs complex administrative and technical functions for thecolleges work-based learning efforts
• Oversees daily operations, working efficiently and effectivelywith students, faculty, and employers
• Makes technical decisions by applying policies, regulations, andprotocol
• Manages community outreach and knowledge of associatedorganizations as a resource
• Develops and facilitates training to educate businesses, faculty,and students in work-based learning benefits and bestpractices
• Tracks students (application, placement, success, failures,coaching, skills, etc.) to meet program criteria and provides otherdata related to the work-based learning program
• Facilitates marketing of work-based learning opportunitiesthrough advertising, presentations, and event collaborations, suchas experiential learning fairs, educational events
• Monitors and updates content on the website to maintainaccuracy
• Evaluates work-based learning programs, creates reports, andcompletes forms needed for work-based learning for students,businesses, and faculty; collaborates to make improvements asneeded
• Leads work based learning processes and procedure improvements bypartnering with faculty, deans, and other colleagues

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external communityorganizations and associations as assigned to support the essentialperformance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

• Works under the general supervision of the the assigned campusleader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree and three (3) years' working experience relatedto the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalentcombination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year's working experience in a college oruniversity setting related to the Essential PerformanceRequirements
• At least one (1) year's working experience managing internshipsand apprenticeships
• At least one (1) year’s working experience coordinatingagreements to support work-based learning, apprenticeships,internships, or employer partnerships

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of student learning outcomes (such as marketable skillsachieved), and how to document
• Knowledge of best practices and guidelines for work-basedlearning program to meet standards
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, andpresentation software

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.