Program Coordinator, Economic Workforce Development

Oakland Community College Office Of Human Resources•Auburn Hills Campus, MI

About The Position

Works as part of a team focused on delivering training and education to businesses, industry, job seekers, and the community. Coordinates all aspects of training, educational programs, and outreach projects, and maintains business contacts to support effective program development. The position is expected to work in a multicultural, diverse working environment. Duties include developing educational programs, coordinating instructors and course logistics, managing program budgets and financial records, evaluating program effectiveness, supporting marketing and registration, and coordinating outreach events. Additional hours may be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Training and Development, or a related field.
Three years of experience in training program coordination within general business or industry.
Knowledge and skill in training program development.
Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
Skill in project management tracking systems.
Skill in interpersonal communication and public relations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player in a multicultural, diverse working environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multicultural students and staff.

Responsibilities

Designs and develops educational programs for businesses and individuals, coordinating content and course offerings with organizational training needs.
Determines course timing and location, schedules courses, and obtains necessary supplies and equipment.
Uses a tracking system to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Evaluates available instructor sources and selects and recommends instructors for hire.
Maintains program fiscal information; prepares program budgets with the Program Manager, monitors budgets, and recommends program fees.
Initiates invoices for staff and customers; prepares and analyzes program financial records for reports and submits reports to the Program Manager.
Coordinates program assessment and evaluation, determines effectiveness, and recommends improvements for future programs.
Assists with program marketing by writing copy, coordinating electronic and print marketing materials, selecting target groups, and soliciting media coverage.
Coordinates program registration and attends programs to resolve registration, room-scheduling, and related problems.
Coordinates outreach events to promote economic workforce development projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Works additional hours as needed.