Workforce Development Coordinator (Career Services)

Maricopa Community College district; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Life Insurance

AD&D and Short-Term Disability

ASRS Pension with employer matching

403(b)/457(b) plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development funding

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

GateWay Community College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our team in this exciting new role. This position coordinates the development and implementation of career programs, job-search resources, employer partnerships, and career-readiness strategies designed to support students and graduates in achieving their employment goals.

Essential Functions include coordinating graduate placement resources, updating postings, counseling students on job-search strategies, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, education or related field.
• One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• 30% - Career Placement and Job Search Support: Develops and organizes graduate and student placement resources; updates job postings; counsels and trains students on job-search strategies and career development practices.
• 25% - Career Readiness Programs and Training: Provides support to instructors and students; develops workshop materials; implements career services activities and tracks program outcomes.
• 20% - Employer and Community Partnership: Works with employers to create opportunities; reviews labor market information; analyzes trends to identify opportunities.
• 15% - Research, Program Development, and Communication: Produces documents and presentations; coordinates program portions; researches trends and recommends improvements.
• 10% - Leadership and Supervision: May supervise staff; participates in hiring and other activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, education or related field

Job description

Workforce Development Coordinator (Career Services)

Job ID: 323438

Location: GateWay Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$53,050.25 - $68,964.82/annually, DOE

Grade

114

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm; some evenings and weekends may be required.

Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7am-6pm; evenings and weekends as needed.

This position may allow for a remote work day, and the schedule will be determined upon hire.

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

GateWay Community College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our team in this exciting new role. This position coordinates the development and implementation of career programs, job-search resources, employer partnerships, and career-readiness strategies designed to support students and graduates in achieving their employment goals.

Essential Functions

30% - Career Placement and Job Search Support Develops and organizes graduate and student placement resources; updates and maintains job postings; identifies and shares employment opportunities and leads; and updates and/or maintains websites and other centrally available documentation and information, as assigned; counsels and trains students and graduates on effective job-search strategies and career development practices.

25% - Career Readiness Programs and Training Provides support to vocational training instructors and students; assists with developing workshop and training materials; conducts training and provides assistance to participants; implements career services and career-readiness activities for students and graduates; and tracks and evaluates program outcomes and success rates.

20% - Employer and Community Partnerships Participates in economic development organizations and community partnerships; facilitates meetings; collaborates with business and industry partners to establish employment, internship, and externship opportunities for students; researches, collects, assembles, and reviews labor market information; and performs preliminary analysis to identify employment trends and opportunities.

15% - Research, Program Development, and Communication Composes original documents, brochures, reports, issue papers, process and procedural instructions, and presentations based on original research; provides coordination and oversight for an assigned portion of a larger program, project, or process; researches industry standards, trends, best practices, and emerging technologies and makes recommendations for implementation and continuous improvement.

10% - Leadership and Supervision Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of staff when serving as a lead worker; when assigned supervisory responsibilities, plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates staff work; participates in hiring, disciplinary, and termination activities, as assigned; and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in business administration, education or related field and one (1) year of experience