Workforce Development and Continuing Education Coordinator (Allied Health)

Connecticut State Community College•Waterbury, CT

3d•$78,380•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. Connecticut State Community College offers two-year liberal arts degree programs and a broad range of career, occupational and technical certificate and short-term programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. Among those programs are workforce development and continuing education courses in subject areas which assist learners in improving and increasing their skills in occupational and professional fields as well as programs for personal interest or enrichment. Some of these programs include training and education services for state agencies. Several of the programs are conducted during evenings or weekends for the convenience of learners. The position performs administrative services for workforce development and continuing education programs and courses at a Community College Campus. The work encompasses such services as assessing public interests in workforce development and continuing education, course development, publicity, program administration and program evaluation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field, one (1) or more years of experience applying those disciplines in a field related to education administration, business, or training and development; or a combination of education, training, and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
Training program design in an adult/youth learning environment
Academic and office administration
Marketing, publicity writing or a related field.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of experience developing and coordinating non-credit allied health training curriculum standards preferably in a community college setting
Two (2) or more years of proven success developing and organizing allied health student clinical or externship placements ensuring compliance with healthcare site requirements
Two (2) or more years of experience developing and maintaining regional and statewide partnerships with industry and community stakeholders (i.e. hospitals, long term care facilities, state workforce boards, healthcare employers)
Current knowledge of Connecticut healthcare workforce needs and industry trends, health career pathways and grant funded workforce programs, and regulatory compliance.
RN/LPN or industry recognized healthcare credentials relevant to programs (C N A, Phlebotomy especially)
Proficiency with: Learning management systems (publisher sites, Blackboard, Ultra), and experience incorporating technology to enhance the learning environment.
Ability to support first-generation students, adult learners, career changers, immigrants, veterans, and underrepresented populations.

Responsibilities

Program planning and development
Administrative services
Publicity and marketing
Program evaluation
Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
Service on assigned committees and task forces
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.