Business and Industry Training Coordinator

Hawkeye Community College•Hawkeye Community College - Automation & Robotic Center (Tech Works), IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hawkeye Community College is hiring a Business and Industry Training Coordinator for its Corporate and Business Solutions department. The coordinator works with businesses throughout the region to identify workforce training needs, develop professional development opportunities, and help eligible businesses apply for and use grant funds. The role builds and maintains business relationships, connects business partners with college departments, and represents the college at professional events in the business community. The position coordinates training and other professional development activities, manages business accounts and related documentation, monitors training feedback, and supports grant compliance and reimbursement processes. Regular on-campus and/or onsite attendance is an essential function unless otherwise approved under the college’s remote work policy. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours based on business needs and events. Work is performed in an office, classroom, or lab setting, or a combination of these, using technology. The salary range begins at $49,940; salary depends on education, experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, social/behavioral sciences, or a related field and two years of directly related work experience, or a combination of education and experience totaling six years.
Knowledge of various business industries and related training requirements.
Ability to travel to and from work sites and meetings during the day and evening.
Ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, and members of the general public.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Skill with Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education.
Experience with Salesforce software.
Sales experience.
Experience in business development or economic development.
Experience building business relationships and networking with community groups.
Knowledge of training topics, state and federal regulations, and mandatory requirements.
Knowledge of statewide economic development programs, workforce training, and related legislation or grants.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of businesses and maintain responsive relationships so their workforce training objectives are met and Hawkeye Community College remains their preferred training provider.
Coordinate training sessions, conferences, events, and other professional development opportunities.
Monitor business feedback after training to ensure training objectives are met.
Recruit and hire independent contractors and adjunct instructors to plan, coordinate, and develop training topics.
Prepare professional documents, including contracts, proposals, and agreements.
Determine pay rates and invoicing costs.
Use the college’s CRM to manage business accounts, training sales, reporting, and related documents.
Refer and assist eligible businesses with grant applications, ensure documentation meets state compliance requirements, and advise businesses as grants mature.
Respond to referrals and inquiries about training solutions and seek service opportunities, as applicable.
Review and work within a department budget.
Approve invoices for payment and reimbursement requests for grant funding.
Participate in internal and external campus committees and advisory boards as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.