Workforce Continuing Education Coordinator, Applied & Industrial Technologies Programs

NC Community Colleges; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockingham Community College is seeking a Workforce Continuing Education Coordinator for the Applied & Industrial Technologies Programs. The role leads planning, scheduling, and delivery of continuing education workforce programs while aligning offerings with employer demand and division priorities.

Responsibilities include building relationships with local employers and workforce boards, coordinating faculty, and supporting student recruitment and program outreach.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in workforce training, industry, or program coordination.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, scheduling, and delivery of continuing education programs.
• Develop and revise course offerings based on employer demand.
• Maintain program documentation and scheduling data.
• Coordinate instructional delivery formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online).
• Support relationships with local employers and workforce boards.
• Recruit credentialed part-time faculty and provide administrative support.
• Monitor outcomes and ensure NCCCS compliance.
• Support marketing and outreach to increase enrollment.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in a related technical field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

EPA Universal (preferred)

Job description

Workforce Continuing Education Coordinator, Applied & Industrial Technologies Programs

Rockingham Community College

Job Location

On-Site

Expected Work Hours

38

Employment Type

Full-Time Staff

Application Period

Opens:

Closes: 11/16/2026

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in a related technical field (e.g., construction trades, machining, industrial technology, or engineering technology) or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience in workforce training, industry, or program coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience in North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) continuing education programs.
• Industry-recognized credentials (e.g., NCCER, NIMS, Siemens Mechatronics, or similar).
• Experience supporting customized training, short-term workforce programs, or grant-funded initiatives.
• EPA Universal

Job Duties

Program Coordination

• Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and delivery of continuing education workforce programs
• Support the development and revision of course offerings, short-term credentials, and training programs based on employer demand, labor market needs, and division priorities
• Maintain program documentation, course records, and scheduling data
• Coordinate instructional delivery formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online offerings
• Complete course set up forms

Industry and Partnership Support

• Support relationships with local employers, workforce boards, and community partners to promote workforce training opportunities
• Assist with advisory committee meetings and ensure feedback is documented and incorporated into program improvements, consistent with best practices in program development
• Support employer engagement efforts by assisting with needs assessments, program customization, and workforce solutions
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to align continuing education training with credit programs and stackable pathways
• Serve as a liaison between the division and workforce, employer, and community partners

Instructional Support

• Facilitate the recruitment and onboarding of credentialed part-time faculty
• Provide logistical and administrative support to faculty, including classroom/lab scheduling, materials coordination, and communication
• Monitor course implementation to ensure alignment with planned outcomes and schedules
• Teach employability skills classes, i.e. Pathway to Employment
• Teach workforce continuing education courses, seminars, training sessions, and/or curriculum courses based on credentials, expertise, and program demand as assigned
• Deliver instruction using appropriate modalities (in person, hybrid, online, accelerated or cohort-based)
• Develop or adapt instructional materials aligned with industry standards and employer expectations

Student Recruitment and Support

• Support outreach efforts, including recruitment events, marketing initiatives, and community engagement activities
• Assist students with registration, orientation, and navigation of continuing education programs
• Provide referrals to student services or career pathways as appropriate

Program Marketing and Outreach

• Collaborate with college marketing, and divisional staff to promote programs, courses, and training opportunities to target audiences
• Assist in the development and dissemination of marketing materials, including program flyers, social media content, employer communications, and website updates
• Support outreach efforts to increase enrollment, including recruitment events, information sessions, and community engagements
• Coordinate communication strategies to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent messaging to prospective students, employers, and partners
• Track and provide input on marketing effectiveness and enrollment trends to inform outreach strategies

Compliance and Reporting

• Maintain accurate enrollment, attendance, and completion records in accordance with NCCCS reporting and compliance review requirements
• Assist with tracking program outcomes, including credentials earned and job placement where applicable
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations

Administrative and Operational Support

• Assist with budget tracking, purchasing of instructional materials, and equipment coordination
• Maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment for labs and training sites
• Prepare reports and assist with data collection for program evaluation and strategic planning

Public and Community Relations

• Represent RCC and the Applied and Industrial Technologies Division at community events, workforce meetings, and industry functions.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employers, school systems, and community partners.
• Support the promotion of applied and industrial technology programs within Rockingham County and the region.

Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate Dean, Vice President for Academic Affairs and/or the President of Rockingham Community College.

The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.