CTE Industry Partnerships Coordinator

University-of-Hawaii-System; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Honolulu Community College is seeking a Program Specialist to coordinate employer engagement and workforce development for Career & Technical Education programs. You will work with faculty to launch and revive industry partnerships, align curricula with industry needs, and facilitate internships.

Responsibilities include developing standardized feedback, maintaining advisory materials, and guiding faculty-industry collaborations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Social Sciences, a CTE program or related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in program development and partnerships.
• Knowledge of CTE program development, partnership development, grant writing and training.
• Ability to interpret laws, write reports, and maintain external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employer engagement and workforce development initiatives for CTE programs.
• Assist faculty in launching and reviving engagement with industry partners.
• Develop best practices, conduct research, and facilitate meetings with external partners.
• Ensure curricula align with industry needs for entry level roles.
• Facilitate work-based educational opportunities such as internships.
• Develop feedback mechanisms from program industry boards.
• Maintain advisory committee handbook and participant guidebook.
• Convene regular meetings between faculty and industry professionals.
• Provide guidance on partnerships and best practices for program development.

Skills

Program development

Partnership development

Grant writing

Fund development

Training

Marketing

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CTE/related field

3 years of relevant professional experience

Job description

Honolulu Community College is seeking a Program Specialist to coordinate employer engagement and workforce development for Career & Technical Education programs. You will work with faculty to launch and revive industry partnerships, align curricula with industry needs, and facilitate internships.

Responsibilities include developing standardized feedback, maintaining advisory materials, and guiding faculty-industry collaborations.