Coordinator, Non-Traditional Jobs Program

Heartland Community College•Normal, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We seek applicants for a temporary full-time position in the College's Career and Technical Education division to coordinate the Non-Traditional Jobs Program under guidance of the Director, Industrial Technology Laboratories. The program focus is on three core components: career readiness training in the classroom, transition to employment or post-secondary education, and case management and support. The Coordinator will work in collaboration with the College's Career Center, Student Success services, the Workforce Empowerment Initiative, and other areas as appropriate to support program participants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or appropriate education/experience in education, workforce development, counseling, human services, social work, career and technical education, or related field
Experience coordinating workforce development, career training, education, social work, or similar programs
Demonstrated organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with faculty, employers, and community partners
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to maintain confidential student information
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with grant-funded programs
Experience in Career and Technical Education or workforce training
Experience providing career coaching, case management, or student support services
Familiarity with Illinois workNet, ONET, Career Link, or similar workforce systems

Responsibilities

Recruit, screen, interview, and enroll eligible participants into the Non-Traditional Jobs Program
Develop, coordinate, and implement a workforce bootcamp curriculum in collaboration with faculty and staff
Coordinate instructional schedules and facilitate program logistics, including faculty, guest speakers, industry partners, and other campus departments
Deliver instruction related to career exploration, workplace readiness, employability skills, and technical career pathways
Introduce participants to Career and Technical Education programs through classroom, laboratory, and experiential learning activities
Coordinate workplace tours, employer presentations, and other career exploration opportunities
Provide individualized coaching and assist participants in identifying educational and employment goals
Assist participants with resume development, job applications, interviewing skills, and career planning
Coordinate supportive services and referrals to community resources to reduce barriers to success
Collaborate with Career Link, workforce agencies, employers, and other community organizations to support participant success
Track participant progress, attendance, outcomes, and required performance measures
Maintain program records in accordance with College, grant, and funding agency requirements