Coordinator - Workforce Development

Mohawk Valley Community College; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Coordinator of Workforce Development in the Center for Corporate and Community Education. The role focuses on meeting regional workforce needs by coordinating educational programs and working with business and community partners.

Responsibilities include developing and managing lectures, trainings and courses, recruiting trainers, and tracking progress while collaborating with deans, faculty and staff to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated success in training-program development and implementation.
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of hire and for the duration of the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with community constituencies and representatives of business, industry and non-profit organizations to identify and prioritize educational needs.
• Serves as liaison with the tri-county Working Solutions Offices
• Serves as project developer and manager for lectures, symposia, and course/programs sponsored by CCED
• Recruits qualified individuals to provide high-quality training. Tracks course progress and support success
• Works closely with Deans and Assistant Vice Presidents, faculty and staff to facilitate cooperation, participation, and effective communication in the interest of meeting common goals and objectives
• Collaborates on projects pertaining to workforce development and community growth
• Assess various aspects of workforce development programs and make adjustments to ensure continuous improvement. Identifies and responds productively to emerging opportunities
• Tracks statistics, maintains databases and generates relevant reports
• Submits an annual statement of objectives, including a business plan
• Supervises classified staff and collaborates with internal and external colleagues as appropriate
• Performs other duties related to this job description as assigned by the Director

Skills

Training program development

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Coordinator - Workforce Development

Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Coordinator of Workforce Development in our Center for Corporate and Community Education department. The Coordinator of Workforce Development is responsible for meeting regional workforce development needs by coordinating the development and delivery of educational programs.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Works closely with community constituencies and representatives of business, industry and non-profit organizations to identify and prioritize educational needs
• Serves as liaison with the tri-county Working Solutions Offices
• Serves as project developer and manager for lectures, symposia, and course/programs sponsored by CCED
• Recruits qualified individuals to provide high-quality training. Tracks course progress and support success
• Works closely with Deans and Assistant Vice Presidents, faculty and staff to facilitate cooperation, participation, and effective communication in the interest of meeting common goals and objectives
• Collaborates on projects pertaining to workforce development and community growth
• Assess various aspects of workforce development programs and make adjustments to ensure continuous improvement. Identifies and responds productively to emerging opportunities
• Tracks statistics, maintains databases and generates relevant reports
• Submits an annual statement of objectives, including a business plan
• Supervises classified staff and collaborates with internal and external colleagues as appropriate
• Performs other duties related to this job description as assigned by the Director

Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Hours per week: 35

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated success in training-program development and implementation
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and effective communication skills
• Valid driver’s license at the time of hire and for the duration of the appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience working in both education and private industry
• Ability to integrate technology into training

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Salary: $55,362

For full consideration, apply by: 11/16/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Aff,Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence,equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment inwhich students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities,governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse,multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities anddifferences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparingstudents to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up ofpeople with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, differentabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran statusor on the basis of disability.