Lead Coordinator/Trainer (F)

Illinois Central College • Peoria, AZ

1d • $50,000 - $53,000

About The Position

Summary: The Lead Coordinator/Trainer for Workforce Development is primarily responsible for effectively coordinating, supporting, implementing, and providing training for workforce programs. This student-facing position develops and delivers training using an innovative competency-based learning curriculum to enhance employability skills. The Lead Coordinator/Trainer will assist with end-to-end processes, including recruitment, placement, retention, case management, and employment transition. This externally funded position may be assigned to work across multiple funding sources within the Workforce Development department. This is a grant funded position funded by the Workforce Equity Initiative Grant with an expected end date of 6/30/2026, and the possibility of extension if more funding is available. Compensation for the Lead Coordinator/Trainer is $50,000-$53,000 a year. Essential Functions: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases, related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years of experience providing training or classroom instruction to individuals from underrepresented populations.
• Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in adult education, employment, social work, or training.
• Experience working with underrepresented populations, dislocated workers, or other workforce programs.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, one or more of the following: Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Information Technology, Construction, and/or Health Careers.
• Experience working with multiple technological platforms and systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement grant-sponsored programs aimed at increasing employment skills among unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged populations to prepare participants for local high-demand jobs.
• Instruct workforce program curricula, which may include lecture and lab-based classes, reading and math, social and emotional learning, financial and digital literacy, and essential employability skills.
• Empowers clients to improve their financial health through one-on-one counseling, education, and goal-setting regarding budgeting, saving, debt management, and credit building.
• Serve as lead instructor for non-credit workforce programs by monitoring learning environments, conducting regular assessments, and evaluating program services.
• Coordinate end-to-end processes that implement workforce programs, including customer-facing activities supporting recruitment, placement, retention, and case management for workforce participants.
• Collaborate with workforce instructors, staff, and leadership to continuously improve and adapt the participant experience to meet the needs of the student, community, institution, and funder.
• Maintain internal and external partnerships in support of program and institution outcomes.
• Gather, maintain, and analyze data necessary to achieve grant outcomes.
• Participate in the development of departmental goals and strategic plans that support the institutional vision while addressing gaps in workforce skills.
• Provide strategic consultation on workforce programs.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including: paid time off; 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children; on-site childcare center; 403(b) retirement plans; and State University Retirement System pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time