Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Rock Valley College; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Valley College is seeking a Work-Based Learning Coordinator to manage work-based learning programs and internships in partnership with industry leaders. The role includes recruiting students, finalizing internship agreements, and supporting both interns and supervisors across multiple college departments.

You will also help administer on-campus student employment, oversee onboarding and training, and use Salesforce CRM for data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; Master's preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• At least two years of experience in higher education or HR talent acquisition.
• Familiarity with CRM or data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with industry partners to establish work-based learning agreements.
• Coordinate internships and ICWS grant administration.
• Recruit interns and assist with resumes, cover letters, and interviews.
• Onboard and supervise student workers and interns.
• Collaborate with campus partners during onboarding of new student workers.
• Maintain Salesforce CRM records for Career Services and partners.
• Represent Rock Valley College at events and campus visits.

Skills

MS Office

CRM experience

HR talent acquisition experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

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Position Title: Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Division: Advising & Retention (ANR)

Employee Status:Full-time

Type: Professional Services Association (PSA)

Grade: K

Salary: ($55,062 - $56,990 annually)

FLSA: Exempt

ICCB Classification: Technical/Professional

Revised: 11/2026

Application Deadline: November 22nd, 2026

Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

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Reporting Relationships

Reports to:Director of Career Services and Placement.

Supervision Exercised: Functional supervision over student workers and interns.

Job Summary

The Coordinator for Work-Based Learning will manage a variety of work-based learning programs across the college, including internships established and maintained with industry partners. The coordinator will engage industry partners, work with stakeholders to finalize internship agreements, recruit students for internships, prepare candidates for the hiring process and provide ongoing support to both interns and intern supervisors. In addition, the coordinator will help administer on-campus student employment through recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training and supervisor support. Ability to work with data, manage complex processes and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders are key.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.

• Under the supervision of the Director of Career Services and Job Placement, will lead and develop relationships with industry partners to establish work-based learning agreements with records in the College's Salesforce CRM
• Assist Director of Career Services and Job Placement with supervision of Career Services student workers
• Coordinate Illinois Cooperative Work Study internships and the ICWS grant
• Recruit interns and assist candidates with resumes, cover letters and interviews
• Assist students in searches for internships and jobs using digital tools
• Attend site visits to internship partners and evaluate internship success according to institutional learning objectives
• Create individualized co-curricular assessments for student workers across a variety of campus departments
• Document work-based learning outcomes for co-curricular assessment
• Provide professional mentorship and support for interns, including connecting them with other RVC campus resources and approving intern time cards
• Facilitate hiring of student workers,
• Collaborate with campus partners (Financial Aid, IT, Payroll, Human Resources, etc.) during the onboarding of new student workers
• Create and facilitate trainings for student workers and supervisors of student workers
• Schedule and facilitate student worker observations
• With guidance from the Director of Career Services and Job Placement, revise and update handbooks and other documents for student workers and student worker supervisors
• Liaise with faculty and academic units for the awarding of academic credit for work-based learning
• Work closely with RVC personnel in CTE (Career Training and Education) units and job-readiness roles
• Aid in data collection, processing and reporting through Salesforce CRM for Career Services and other campus partners as needed
• Assist in establishing and managing sponsored pathways and other "learn and earn" arrangements with industry partners as needed
• Represent RVC Career Services at both on and off campus events, including classroom visits, workshops, Career Fairs and other events
• Using tact and courtesy, the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.
• Regular attendance is expected.
• Other duties as necessary
• Occasional to frequent travel may be required, including overnight trips, to attend meetings, events, or site visits

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher; Master's preferred
• Valid Driver's License
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• At least two years of experience in higher education, human resources talent acquisition or a related field.
• Familiarity with CRM or data management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's preferred
• Experience in Career Services

The job is primarily performed in an office setting. Some off-site traveling is required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in this section are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing this role, employees regularly use their hands to operate tools, equipment, or controls, and to reach, handle, or manipulate objects. The role also involves frequent verbal communication and active listening, as well as periods of standing.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process. Including application and hiring, and to perform the essential functions of the position.

Postings current as of 11/11/2026 1:47:00 PM CST.

Annual Security Report

This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Rock Valley College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The complete report is available at www.rockvalleycollege.edu/publicsafety .

Individuals may also request a paper copy of this report by contacting the RVC Police Department at [phone] or by visiting the department in the Support Services Building.

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