Full Time Administrative Coordinator, Workforce Development and Community Partnerships

Lorain County Community College•Elyria, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lorain County Community College is hiring an Administrative Coordinator to support its Workforce and Community Partnerships team. The position supports the Director and the department’s efficient operations through administrative leadership, communication, budget and procurement management, and personnel coordination. It disseminates critical information and facilitates communication across divisions and departments, while using attention to detail and discretion. The coordinator supports divisional projects and initiatives, helps department heads advance strategic objectives, and coordinates support services and partnerships across federal, state, and local systems. The role also supports cross-campus initiatives, meetings, facility use, and events, and helps connect students with educational and career opportunities. The position coordinates budget and financial processes, communications, stakeholder inquiries, recruitment and personnel actions, and required time, effort, and travel expense procedures. Employees should reside in Ohio and within reasonable commuting distance of the work location to respond to on-campus work requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field.
At least 3 years of related work experience.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

4–7 years of experience working within an office environment as an office manager.
Experience with project management and technical assistance.
Familiarity with workforce development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead administrative efforts and guide divisional projects and initiatives, fostering collaboration and meeting project milestones.
Support department heads in achieving strategic objectives and divisional goals.
Assist with divisional budgets, create purchase requisitions, process invoices, monitor expenditures, and complete financial transactions such as expense reports.
Collaborate with leaders to oversee spending, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with college financial policies.
Coordinate communication between the department and campus entities, faculty, staff, and external parties; ensure communications are clear, timely, and aligned with college policies.
Manage office notifications and disseminate accurate information about dates, deadlines, and schedule changes.
Handle internal and external inquiries and requests, using discretion with confidential matters and supporting effective information flow among department staff.
Support cross-campus initiatives and meeting management, including facility usage and event organization.
Coordinate job requisitions, recruitment processes, and personnel actions; liaise with affected individuals, human resources, and payroll.
Oversee personnel activities from job postings through employee transitions and support compliance with personnel policies.
Ensure time, effort, and travel expense procedures and reporting follow established policies, coordinating with relevant departments during personnel changes.