Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education-WIOA (Grant Funded)

Dallas College; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College is seeking a dedicated Coordinator, Workforce & Continuing Education (WIOA) to connect individuals with life-changing education and career opportunities. You will coordinate workforce and continuing education programs that support student success and strengthen local businesses.

If you enjoy building partnerships, developing impactful programs, and helping students achieve their goals, this is an exciting role to contribute to Dallas College’s workforce initiatives on campus and

Qualifications

• Experience in program development, continuing education and workforce development.
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures.
• Skilled in program development, evaluation, and curriculum.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects/priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with students, instructors, employers, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of WIOA funding and workforce program models.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate workforce development and continuing education programs, courses, and training initiatives.
• Serve as liaison between Dallas College, students, employers, community organizations, and workforce partners.
• Support class scheduling, program planning, and curriculum enhancement to ensure programs remain relevant and effective.
• Monitor enrollment, student outcomes, and program performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Recruit, onboard, and support instructors while ensuring compliance with college policies and procedures.
• Plan and facilitate instructor meetings, orientations, and professional development activities.
• Create outreach, marketing, and recruitment efforts to increase program awareness and enrollment.
• Guide prospective students through program options, registration, and enrollment processes.

Skills

Workforce development

Program coordination

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Weekly Work Hours40

Compensation RangeStaff Range N05 Salary

Salary Minimum$56,119.00 Annually

FLSAUnited States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligibleto apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on jobresponsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, andDallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence,even when teaching online courses, in accordance with statelaw.

Position TypeStaff

Help transform lives through workforce education. Buildprograms, create opportunities, and connect students to meaningfulcareers as our next Coordinator of Workforce & ContinuingEducation (WIOA).

Dallas College is seeking a passionate and community-focusedCoordinator, Workforce & Continuing Education (WIOA) to helpconnect individuals with life-changing educational and careeropportunities. In this role, you will coordinate workforce andcontinuing education programs that support student success,strengthen local businesses, and meet the evolving needs of ourcommunity.

If you enjoy building partnerships, developing impactfulprograms, working directly with students, and helping individualsachieve their educational and career goals, this is an excitingopportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and evaluate workforce development and continuingeducation programs, courses, and training initiatives.
• Serve as a key liaison between Dallas College, students,employers, community organizations, and workforce partners.
• Support class scheduling, program planning, and curriculumenhancement to ensure programs remain relevant and effective.
• Monitor enrollment, student outcomes, and program performanceto drive continuous improvement.
• Recruit, onboard, and support instructors while ensuringcompliance with college policies and procedures.
• Plan and facilitate instructor meetings, orientations, andprofessional development activities.
• Create and support outreach, marketing, and recruitment effortsto increase program awareness and enrollment.
• Guide prospective students through program options,registration, and enrollment processes.
• Maintain program records, prepare reports, and trackperformance metrics, budgets, and outcomes.
• Coordinate facilities and logistics for off-campus andemployer-based training programs.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while building strongrelationships with students, employers, and communitypartners.

What You Bring

• Experience in workforce development, continuing education,training, program coordination, or a related field.
• Knowledge of program development, implementation, evaluation,and curriculum planning.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to managemultiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customerservice skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, instructors,employers, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Understanding of workforce programs and funding initiatives,including WIOA.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-makingcapabilities.
• Proficiency with technology, data tracking, reporting, andrecord management.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to acollaborative team environment.

We're looking for a motivated professional who is passionateabout education, workforce development, and helping otherssucceed.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for coordination, identification, development,scheduling, promotion and evaluation of continuing education(non-credit) courses and educational programs that are offeredeither at the specific campus/location, off-site, and/or at aspecific company location.

GRANT FUNDED: This position is funded byexternal grant resources. Employment is contingent upon theavailability of funding and program needs. Continued employment isnot guaranteed and may be impacted if funding is reduced, modified,or discontinued.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience and knowledge in program development, continuingeducation and workforce development.
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures.
• Skilled in program development, evaluation, andcurriculum.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational andproblem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multipleprojects/priorities.
• Able to work with internal and external stakeholders in theplanning of existing and new Continuing Education and non-creditclasses and programs.
• Demonstrate an ability to work closely with professional andgovernment organizations’ laws and policies as they pertain to theeducational programs being offered.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions confidently and wisely,after adequately considering various existing courses ofactions.
• Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintainrecords, generate reports and communicate with others.
• Skilled in research and evaluation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills to support interaction betweenDallas College, other organizations and community groups.
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customerservice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard officeenvironment. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individualswith physical challenges to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities. Occasionally you may be required to lift andcarry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree and three (3) years of work-related experienceand knowledge in workforce development in a higher educationworkforce environment or five (5) years of work-related experienceand knowledge in workforce development in a higher educationworkforce environment.
• Official transcripts will be required.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Somepositions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates, plans, evaluates, and develops continuingeducation or workforce courses and educational programs.
• Interacts daily with students and serve as a liaison betweenthe college, community, company, and/or company-sponsoredpersonnel.
• Reviews and participates in the development of the classschedule.
• Analyze, observe, and evaluate the effectiveness of trainingand recruitment of the classes offered.
• Cooperates as a team member in developing curriculum includingsyllabi, handouts, etc. or modifies existing curriculum to meetclient needs; may participate in needs assessment.
• Participates in registration activities for designated programarea(s).
• Recruits and provides orientation to instructors regardingDallas College policy and procedures.
• Coordinate, plans and conducts meetings and developmentalactivities for instructors. Identifies possible instructors.
• Develops handouts, designs catalogs, brochures and promotionalmaterials for the program area(s) assigned.
• Maintain records, provide information required fordecision-making and complete related reports.
• Prepares statistical reports, maintain files, and monitorassigned budget allocation.
• Coordinates facilities for off-campus operations.
• Provides excellent customer service to clients andstudents.
• Recruit and advise potential students to programs.
• Tracks and evaluates program satisfaction; determines programoutcome for purpose of continuation or cancellation.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Developmenttraining hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide arepresentative summary of the major duties and responsibilitiesperformed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as adeclaration of the total of the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may bedirected to perform job-related tasks other than those specificallypresented in this description. Position requires regular andpredictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County CommunityCollege District, has served more than three (3) million students.Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Wortharea, we are one of the largest community college systems in thestate of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community collegespace, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment ofopportunity and belonging for all students and employees. Werecognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talentthat stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are partof an equal opportunity system that provides education andemployment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of anyprotected attribute, including race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identityor gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basisprotected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law,Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicantsand employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as anymental health or physical disability needs.

Applications DeadlineNovember 18, 2026