Work Based Learning Experiences Coordinator

Zane State College; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Zane State College is seeking a Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE) Coordinator to develop paid and for-credit opportunities for students.

The role drives employer outreach across Muskingum, Guernsey and Noble counties, building placements, coaching students on professional skills, and ensuring alignment with curricula and grant requirements. This is a full-time, grant-funded position with travel and evening hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in employer relations or related field.
• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the service district.
• Proficiency with career-readiness platforms or career-exploration software.
• Strong networking, outreach, relationship-management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to regional employers across Muskingum, Guernsey and Noble counties to create 25+ new WBLE experiences annually.
• Recruit, screen and place about 50 students annually, coaching on workplace ethics, communication, attire and time management.
• Coordinate with deans, faculty and committees to align placements with curriculum and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Muskingum University WBLE Coordinator to leverage regional employer networks.
• Promote and administer Career Coach software to track engagement and placements.
• Collect and analyze data for Title III grant progress reports and compliance.
• Lead orientation sessions and workshops for students, faculty and partners; perform other duties.

Skills

Networking

Relationship management

Negotiation

Outreach

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Career Coach

Relational databases

Job description

The Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE) Coordinator engages regional employers to develop new paid and for-credit work-based learning opportunities for Zane State College students and connects students directly to those experiences. The Coordinator leads outreach to regional business partners across Muskingum, Guernsey, and Noble counties to secure high-quality placements while preparing students with professional soft skills needed for workplace success. Working within the Title III Strengthening Institutions grant framework, this position collaborates closely with faculty, academic advisors, and regional partner institutions to expand student career pathways and ensure data integrity across all reporting milestones. The position has a hiring of $42,000 - $49,000 USD Annual but has potential to earn up to $78,000 in the pay band.

• Conduct proactive outreach and relationship management with regional employers across the three-county service area to develop and maintain at least 25 new paid and for-credit work-based learning experiences annually, engaging approximately 50 employers per year.
• Recruit, screen, and place approximately 50 students annually into work-based learning opportunities, providing individualized coaching on workplace ethics, communication, professional attire, and time management.
• Collaborate with academic deans, program directors, faculty, and program advisory committees to align work-based learning placements with academic curriculum and industry standards.
• Coordinate operational activities with the Muskingum University WBLE Coordinator to leverage shared regional employer networks and streamline co-institutional placement opportunities.
• Administer and promote the Career Coach software platform to track student engagement, facilitate employer connections, and maintain comprehensive records of student placements and outcomes.
• Collect, track, and analyze student participation and employer feedback data to prepare required Title III grant progress reports, state compliance submissions, and institutional performance metrics.
• Facilitate orientation sessions, workshops, and informational presentations for students, faculty, and employer partners regarding work-based learning requirements, policies, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred in business administration, human resources, education, communications, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in employer relations, workforce development, career services, business development, recruiting, or a closely related field required.
• Demonstrated networking, outreach, relationship-management, and negotiation skills with diverse business, community, and educational stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internships, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and experiential learning models.
• Proficiency with career-readiness platforms, career-exploration software (e.g., Career Coach), or relational database systems.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly to employer sites within the College's service district (Muskingum, Guernsey, and Noble counties).

This is a full-time, twelve-month, grant-funded position supported under Title III Activity II for the project period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031; continuation is contingent on grant funding. Two positions are authorized under the grant. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Some evening and weekend hours are required, along with travel within the College's three-county service district of Muskingum, Guernsey, and Noble counties and to partner institutions. The position participates in the Ohio public retirement system (SERS or STRS, as applicable).