Workforce Development Program Coordinator – Business & Industries

Connecticut State Community College; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 53,726 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Connecticut State Community College is looking for an Educational Assistant to support workforce development and continuing education programs. The position is part-time, located in Waterbury, CT, and focuses on planning and implementing IT and business-related courses.

Responsibilities include managing instructors and course materials, collaborating on new programs, and utilizing technology for course administration. A bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Manage and develop IT courses and programs.
• Experience in teaching or supporting adult learners.
• Excellent digital literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, evaluate, and oversee instructors.
• Maintain course records and syllabi.
• Create and collaborate on new programs.
• Manage program budgets.

Skills

Ability to manage and develop IT courses and programs

Experience in teaching or working in an adult learning environment

Information technology and digital literacy skills

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Planning and course development experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or industry field

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.

Position Details

Posted: February 25, 2026

Level: Educational Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary, non‑tenure track position

Hours: Part‑time, up to 17 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: April 2026

Work Location: CT State Naugatuck Valley, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708

Work Modality: On‑site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, priority for materials by March 11, 2026

Position Summary

The Educational Assistant for Business and Industry performs a full range of operations and administrative tasks in support of the workforce development and continuing education program department at the Danbury and Waterbury Campuses of Naugatuck Valley. The focus of this position is to plan, develop, create, and implement courses for continuing education and workforce development programs with an affinity to business, industry, computer skills and IT areas. Responsible for responding to local demand for training and programs, and for the overall effectiveness of courses offered in the Workforce Development/Continuing Education Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, evaluate, interview, hire, onboard, evaluate and oversee WD/CE instructors.
• Maintain syllabi, course records, assessments, and reports for responsible programs.
• Create and develop new programs in collaboration with the local workforce needs and campus initiatives.
• Manage program and instructional needs within the allotted budget.
• Manage courses and programs from course design, calendar, and syllabi to training and evaluation of teaching staff.
• Utilize CT State technology for course administration and teaching platforms.
• Attend appropriate workshops and training as requested by the supervisor.
• Acquire computer/technology competencies as appropriate for the position.
• Perform other professional or job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferably in a business or industry field; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to manage and develop IT courses and programs.
• Experience in teaching or working in an adult learning environment, providing student, instructor, and administrative support for responsible programs.
• Information technology and digital literacy skills.
• Planning and course development experience in an academic setting.
• 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

• Employment, training, and educational experience in related fields of business, computers and IT.
• Ability to manage and develop IT courses and programs.

Salary

• $39.44 hourly

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 trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

Contact Information

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.

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