Industry Partnership Coordinator

East-Valley-Institute-of-Technolog; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA contribution

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is seeking an Industry Partner Coordinator to expand the apprenticeship program by building strong ties with local and regional employers across diverse industry sectors. This full-time exempt role is based at EVIT's Main Campus and coordinates partnerships and program promotion.

A Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development, or related field is required, with at least three years in a skilled trades setting or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development, or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a skilled trades field may substitute for the degree.
• Experience in employer engagement, business development, workforce programming, apprenticeship administration, or skilled trades industries.
• Familiarity with labor market and apprenticeship programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expand and strengthen EVIT's Registered Apprenticeship Program through employer partnerships.
• Identify new partnership opportunities and promote apprenticeship pathways.
• Serve as liaison between EVIT, employer partners and apprenticeship stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support industry partnerships across multiple sectors.

Skills

Employer engagement

Business development

Workforce programming

Apprenticeship administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development, or related field

Experience in skilled trades (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding) 3+ years

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - East Valley Institute of Technology

• Position Type: Business Office/ Industry Partnership Coordinator
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: East Valley Institute of Technology- Main Campus

Applications are being accepted for the position of Industry Partner Coordinator for East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., though instructional programs may run as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 9:30 p.m. Flexibility is required, including occasional evening or weekend hours to fulfill job-related responsibilities. ** Experience in the Industrial Trades (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, or related field) is required**

Position Summary:The Industry Partnership Coordinator plays a vital role in expanding and strengthening the East Valley Institute of Technology's (EVIT) Registered Apprenticeship Program. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with local and regional employers across a variety of industry sectors. The coordinator will proactively identify new partnership opportunities, promote the value of apprenticeship pathways, and serves as the primary liaison between EVIT, employer partners, and other key apprenticeship stakeholders.
Job Type:Full Time- Exempt. Grant Funded
Salary:$62,632.00 - $77,626.00 Placement in the range will be based on a combination of education, industry related experience, and certification.

Benefits:EVIT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employer-paid Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution, basic life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Our benefits package also provides a comprehensive choice of voluntary benefits that include dental, vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, short-term disability, prepaid legal, accident, and critical illness insurance.

Please note, that it is mandatory to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System plan (ASRS), which includes the regular contribution rate of 11.87% for retirement and 0.11% for Long-Term Disability per pay period. EVIT matches the retirement contribution dollar for dollar.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a skilled trade field such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, or a related industry may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience in employer engagement, business development, workforce programming, career services, apprenticeship administration, or skilled trades industries.
• Experience with registered apprenticeship programs or work-based learning initiatives, or skilled trades workforce development programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Arizona labor market, regional workforce needs, and economic development initiatives is preferred.
• Understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, apprenticeship pathways, and public education systems is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Licensing /Certification and Other Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver's license, good driving record and auto insurance.
• Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles and rubella if born after January 1, 1957.

Information about EVIT
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a career technical school that provides high school and adult students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. EVIT offers 50 career technical education programs, as well as Associate degrees in Nursing and Surgical Technology. EVIT prepares students for state and national licensing, industry certifications, internships, and the opportunity to earn college credit. EVIT programs are tuition-free for high school students who live within the following school districts: Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe. EVIT offers adult programs that allow adults to improve their current skills or learn new skills. Adult programs have additional fees associated with them. For more information about EVIT, visit www.evit.edu .
EVIT Mission Statement
To change lives by loving our students and serving our communities with a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The East Valley Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, the East Valley Institute of Technology maintains a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.
El Instituto de Tecnologa del Valle Este es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos a ninguna persona por motivos reales o percibidos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, gnero, estado civil, religin, condicin de veterano o militar, orientacin sexual, expresin o identidad de gnere, o situacin socioeconmica. De conformidad con la ley de Arizona y la Poltica de la Junta Directiva, el Instituto de Tecnologa del Valle Este mantiene un ambiente de trabajo libre de humo y tabaco.