Workforce Development and Continuing Education Coordinator (Allied Health)

CT State Community College; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College seeks a Workforce Development and Continuing Education Coordinator to administer campus programs and courses, assess community needs, and oversee publicity, marketing, and program evaluation. This role reports to the Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education and supports evenings and weekend activities.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least one year in related fields; strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field with 1+ years in education administration, business, or training and development.
• Ability to design training in adult/youth learning environments; experience in academic and office administration; marketing/publicity writing.

Responsibilities

• Program planning and development.
• Administrative services for workforce development and continuing education programs and courses; program evaluation.
• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; committee meetings may occur evenings/weekends.

Skills

Training design

Academic administration

Marketing

Publicity writing

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State)was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

Posted:September 9, 2026

Level:Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type:Standard

Hours:Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date:January 2027

Work Location:CT State Housatonic (900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport CT06604)

Work Modality:On-site;Position is not remote

Closing Date:Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by October 7, 2026.

Position Summary

Connecticut State Community College offers two-year liberal arts degree programs and a broad range of career, occupational and technical certificate and short-term programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. Among those programs are workforce development and continuing education courses in subject areas which assist learners in improving and increasing their skills in occupational and professional fields as well as programs for personal interest or enrichment. Some of these programs include training and education services for state agencies. Several of the programs are conducted during evenings or weekends for the convenience of learners.

The position performs administrative services for workforce development and continuing education programs and courses at a Community College Campus. The work encompasses such services as assessing public interests in workforce development and continuing education, course development, publicity, program administration and program evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Directorof Workforce Development and Continuing Education, the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Coordinatoris accountable for administration of the Campus workforce development and continuing education programs and coursesthrougheffective performance in these essential functional areas:

Key responsibilities include:

• Program planning and development
• Administrative services
• Publicity and marketing
• Program evaluation

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field, one (1) or more years of experience applying those disciplines in a field related to education administration, business, or training and development; or a combination of education, training, and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Training program design in an adult/youth learning environment
• Academic and office administration
• Marketing, publicity writing or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience developingand coordinatingnon-credit allied health training curriculum standardspreferably in a community college setting
• Two (2) or more years ofproven successdeveloping and organizingallied healthstudent clinicalorexternship placementsensuring compliance with healthcare site requirements
• Two (2) or more years ofexperience developing andmaintainingregional and statewide partnerships with industry and community stakeholders(i.e.hospitals, long term care facilities,stateworkforce boards, healthcare employers)
• Current knowledge of Connecticut healthcare workforce needs and industry trends, health career pathwaysand grant funded workforce programs, and regulatory compliance.
• Industry recognized healthcarecredentialsrelevant to allied health programs.
• Proficiencywith:Learning management systems (publisher sites, Blackboard, Ultra),and experience incorporatingtechnology to enhance the learning environment.
• Ability to support first-generation students, adult learners, career changers, immigrants, veterans, and underrepresented populations.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $78,380approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of theConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.