Work Based Learning Experiences Coordinator

Zane State College•Zanesville Campus, OH

15h

About The Position

The Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE) Coordinator engages regional employers to develop new paid and for-credit work-based learning opportunities for Zane State College students and connects students with those experiences. The Coordinator leads outreach to business partners across Muskingum, Guernsey, and Noble counties, secures high-quality placements, and prepares students with professional soft skills for workplace success. Working within the Title III Strengthening Institutions grant framework, the Coordinator collaborates with faculty, academic advisors, and regional partner institutions to expand student career pathways and maintain data integrity across reporting milestones. This is a full-time, twelve-month, grant-funded position under Title III Activity II for the project period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031. Continuation is contingent on grant funding. Two positions are authorized. The role is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Some evening and weekend hours are required, along with travel within the College's three-county service district and to partner institutions. The position participates in the Ohio public retirement system (SERS or STRS, as applicable).

Requirements

Associate degree required; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
At least two years of professional experience in employer relations, workforce development, career services, business development, recruiting, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated networking, outreach, relationship-management, and negotiation skills with diverse business, community, and educational stakeholders.
Demonstrated knowledge of internships, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and experiential learning models.
Proficiency with career-readiness platforms, career-exploration software such as Career Coach, or relational database systems.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly to employer sites within Muskingum, Guernsey, and Noble counties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred in business administration, human resources, education, communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct proactive outreach and manage relationships with regional employers across Muskingum, Guernsey, and Noble counties to develop and maintain at least 25 new paid and for-credit work-based learning experiences annually, engaging approximately 50 employers per year.
Recruit, screen, and place approximately 50 students annually into work-based learning opportunities, with individualized coaching on workplace ethics, communication, professional attire, and time management.
Collaborate with academic deans, program directors, faculty, and program advisory committees to align placements with academic curricula and industry standards.
Coordinate operational activities with the Muskingum University WBLE Coordinator to leverage shared regional employer networks and streamline co-institutional placements.
Administer and promote the Career Coach software platform to track student engagement, facilitate employer connections, and maintain records of student placements and outcomes.
Collect, track, and analyze student participation and employer feedback data for Title III grant progress reports, state compliance submissions, and institutional performance metrics.
Facilitate orientation sessions, workshops, and informational presentations for students, faculty, and employer partners about work-based learning requirements, policies, and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.