WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Florida Memorial University • Miami Gardens, FL

303d

About The Position

The Workforce Development Coordinator is a grant-funded position, primarily responsible for connecting academic programs with industry stakeholders, facilitating hands-on learning experiences, and supporting student career growth. This position involves strategic networking, event planning, grant management, and mentorship coordination to enhance workforce preparedness and link students with employment opportunities, with a focus on vocational or technical programs, certification, or skills-based credentialing. This position reports directly to the Director of Career and Workforce Development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required; Master's Degree is preferred.
• Experience in workforce development, career counseling, advising and/or coaching or related student services role within a higher education setting.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with grant administration and reporting processes advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish and foster partnerships by conducting industry site visits, prioritizing programs such as construction trades, and emphasizing experiential learning, internships, and job placements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers to support student and alumni recruitment, especially within construction-related industries.
• Lead outreach and networking initiatives to attract new employers, utilizing community, faculty, and alumni networks. Emphasize vocational or technical programs, certification, and skills-based credentialing.
• Plan, execute, and assess employer recruitment events, career expos, and industry-specific engagements.
• Source employment opportunities, externships, apprenticeships, internships, and job shadowing opportunities while keeping a current database of postings.
• Manage interviews and provide employer referrals for employment and internship opportunities, overseeing an internal student candidate pool.
• Equip students with tools to enhance job search skills and broaden employment prospects through workshops and resources.
• Offer personalized support to students on resume writing, cover letter crafting, interview techniques, presentation skills refinement, salary negotiation strategies, and navigating the job search and application process.
• Assist in administering, coordinating, and implementing the Handshake platform, including approving student internships, co-ops, practicums, and other career education opportunities.
• Track and document student participation in these placements and develop marketing strategies to increase student engagement with the platform.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
• Compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree