Coordinator, Work-Based Learning

Tarrant County College District•Madison, WI

1d•$70,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Work-Based Learning provides managerial-level support for academic affairs’ work-based learning efforts. The role oversees daily operations and may include some non-credit instructional responsibilities. It assists in determining the direction of the department or program, monitors program budgets, and leads institutional and community outreach. The coordinator works with students, faculty, employers, deans, and other colleagues to operate, evaluate, and improve work-based learning programs. The position is based at South Campus and is not eligible for remote work. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Flexibility is required because occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on department needs. Starting pay is $70,400, commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree and three years of work experience related to the essential performance requirements, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Knowledge of student learning outcomes, including marketable skills achieved, and how to document them.
Knowledge of best practices and guidelines for work-based learning programs to meet standards.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable work demands.
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience in a college or university setting related to the essential performance requirements.
At least one year of work experience managing internships and apprenticeships.
At least one year of professional experience coordinating agreements or partnerships related to work-based learning, apprenticeships, internships, or other employer-engaged learning opportunities.
At least two years of professional experience using technology applications, data management systems, customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, and reporting tools to monitor program outcomes, manage stakeholder information, analyze data, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

Performs complex administrative and technical functions for the college’s work-based learning efforts.
Oversees daily operations and works with students, faculty, and employers.
Makes technical decisions by applying policies, regulations, and protocols.
Manages community outreach and maintains knowledge of associated organizations as a resource.
Develops and facilitates training for businesses, faculty, and students on work-based learning benefits and best practices.
Tracks students’ applications, placements, outcomes, coaching, skills, and other program criteria, and provides related program data.
Facilitates marketing of work-based learning opportunities through advertising, presentations, and event collaborations, including experiential learning fairs and educational events.
Monitors and updates website content to maintain accuracy.
Evaluates work-based learning programs, creates reports, completes required forms for students, businesses, and faculty, and collaborates on improvements.
Leads work-based learning process and procedure improvements in partnership with faculty, deans, and colleagues.
Represents the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned.
Attends work regularly and punctually and follows a work schedule that meets worksite demands.
Completes required Tarrant County College training and professional development.
Supports the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.
Performs other related tasks as required.