Coordinator, Career Center System

Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation•Detroit, MI

2d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Coordinator provides administrative, operational, and program support for the adult career center system. The role involves planning and organizing programs and activities, managing operational responsibilities, and coordinating partnerships and referrals. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Career Center System.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education.
Two years of relevant professional experience.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong project management experience and skills.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
Demonstrated database management and record-keeping skills.
Ability to support cross-functional teams.
Ability to conduct research using a wide variety of data sources.
Ability to identify and handle highly confidential materials and documents, and maintain an appropriate filing system for confidential materials.
Background check and drug screen required.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

Organize and manage project-specific tasks and activities.
Provide administrative support to career center leadership and assist with special projects.
Work with the training and development specialist to identify and create capacity-building or training activities for new partnerships so career center staff can use available resources.
Assist with compliance and monitoring of operations under state and federal regulations, including WIOA, TANF, FAET, and Employment Services.
Prepare required and programmatic reports as needed or requested.
Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with partner organizations.
Coordinate special events, including creating and distributing invitations, attending events, coordinating technical equipment, and assembling presentation and information materials.
Assist teams in planning, coordinating, and administering career center system activities, including developing and implementing related procedures, processes, services, and systems.
Assist teams in monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness, investigating trends, and recommending and implementing modifications to improve effectiveness.
Schedule and organize meetings; create and maintain meeting agendas and minutes.
Ensure technology is used correctly for operations, including video conferencing and presentations.
Research best practices in partnership development, collaboration, and referral processes within the workforce sector.
Interact professionally and diplomatically with staff, participants, employers, and local stakeholders, maintaining working relationships.
Assist leadership in preparing presentations.
Track updated records, reports, proposals, and grants.
Ensure policies and practices are implemented.
Perform other related duties as required.