Workforce Partnerships Coordinator – Global Campus PWD

Austin Community College; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 56,123 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Arkansas is seeking a Workforce Partnerships Coordinator to build partnerships with employers and community organizations for workforce training needs. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $56,123 to $60,000 and is not eligible for remote work, involving regular travel within the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum two years of experience in workforce development or related field.
• Experience in employer engagement or workforce training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with employers and community organizations.
• Promote the Professional and Workforce Development team and manage training programs.
• Travel locally and in-state for outreach activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CRM systems (e.g., Slate, HubSpot)

Job description

Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Job Duties

The Workforce Partnerships Coordinator builds and maintains partnerships with state and regional employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations to identify and meet workforce training needs. This position promotes the University of Arkansas Global Campus Professional and Workforce Development (PWD) team by collaborating with employers to design and deliver customized workforce training and professional development solutions, coordinating internal resources to deliver high-quality programming, and supporting the financial viability and sustainability goals of the PWD team.

The Workforce Partnership Coordinator collaborates closely with marketing, instructional design, and finance partners through a matrixed team structure to ensure effective promotion, program design, and delivery of employer-based training. The Workforce Partnerships Coordinator represents the Global Campus at employer meetings, workforce events, and community forums, serving as a liaison between external partners, subject matter experts, and the University.

This position reports to the Director of Professional and Workforce Development. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This role is not eligible for remote work. The Workforce Partnerships Coordinator will work from the Global Campus location in Fayetteville, AR when not engaged in outreach activities. Regular local and in-state travel is expected with occasional evening or weekend commitments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of experience in workforce development, community engagement, business development, or a related field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Three or more years of full-time experience in employer engagement, workforce training, or related professional services
• Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) systems such as Slate or HubSpot

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of workforce development practices, continuing education, and employer training needs
• Ability to identify workforce needs and translate them into actionable training solutions
• Strong relationship building, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and to build solid professional networks and partnerships
• Understanding of cost recovery and program budgeting principles

Salary Information

$56,123 - $60,000

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume