Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date:
6/8/2026 2:00
PM Central
Position Summary
The Business and Industry Coordinator facilitates employer
recruitment of students by identifying, locating, and referring eligible students for placement in appropriate apprenticeship, internship,
co-op, and experiential learning opportunities. The Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive
Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program and related workforce partnership initiatives that strengthen collaboration
between the institution and business and industry partners. The Business and Industry Coordinator collaborates closely with instructional
divisions, Workforce Development personnel, employers, and community stakeholders to support workforce readiness and career-connected
learning opportunities.
POSTING DATE: MAY 22, 2026
SALARY: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3
(range: $48,578 – $97,216).
ANTICIPATED START DATE: JULY 6, 2026
This
position will be based initially at Wallace Campus in Dothan, Alabama.
More than one position in the same job
classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Business and Industry Partnerships
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with local and regional business and industry partners to support workforce
development initiatives. - Promote and enhance relationships with existing industry sponsors while identifying and developing new
sponsorship opportunities. - Serve as a liaison between the institution, employers, community organizations, and workforce
agencies. - Collaborate with employers to identify workforce needs and develop apprenticeship, internship, co-op, and experiential
learning opportunities for students. - Coordinate employer engagement activities, including meetings, site visits, networking events,
and partnership development initiatives. - Represent the institution at community, workforce, and industry events to promote workforce
training and student opportunities.
FAME Program Coordination
- Develop, implement, coordinate, and maintain
a comprehensive FAME program in alignment with institutional and industry partner expectations. - Recruit, advise, and retain students
participating in the FAME program and related workforce initiatives. - Facilitate employer recruitment of students by identifying,
locating, screening, and referring eligible students for placement in apprenticeship experiences and career-related
opportunities. - Coordinate communication between students, employers, faculty, and institutional personnel regarding program
requirements and student progress. - Monitor student participation, attendance, academic progress, and employment outcomes throughout
the program lifecycle. - Assist students with preparation for interviews, workplace expectations, employability skills, and career
readiness activities. - Coordinate orientation sessions, informational meetings, and onboarding activities for students and employers
participating in workforce programs.
Workforce Development and Student Placement
- Collaborate with
Instructional and Workforce Development personnel to develop partnerships that support career-connected learning opportunities. - Assist in placing students in internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, and other workforce experiences aligned with academic and
career goals. - The position will support WIOA reporting activities, including recruitment efforts, active companies with contact
information, and student and program data on placements. - Track and maintain records of student placements, employer participation,
retention, completion, and job placement outcomes. - Maintain communication with employers regarding student performance, workforce
needs, and program effectiveness. - Support workforce advisory committees and employer engagement initiatives related to academic and
technical programs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of workforce development,
apprenticeship models, experiential learning, and employer engagement practices. - Ability to establish and maintain effective
relationships with students, employers, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders. - Strong organizational, communication,
presentation, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to coordinate multiple projects, timelines, and reporting requirements
simultaneously. - Skill in data tracking, recordkeeping, and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
- Ability to recruit,
advise, and support students in workforce-related programs. - Ability to analyze workforce needs and recommend effective partnership
and placement solutions. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, database systems, and communication
platforms. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced
environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s
degree from an accredited institution is required. - A minimum
of two years of professional work experience in manufacturing, human resources, marketing, program or project management, career/technical
education, academic or career counseling, or a related field is required. - Ability to
work overtime and non-standard hours is
required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree from
an accredited college or university. - Five (5) years of professional work experience in manufacturing, human resources, marketing,
program or project management, career/technical education, academic or career counseling, or a related field. - Ellucian Banner
experience.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum
qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this
position. A complete application packet must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Monday, June 8, 2026.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this
announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:
- Completed Wallace Community College employment
application - Current Resume
- Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the minimum
requirements. - Employment verification letter(s) verifying two (2) years of work experience in manufacturing, human resources,
marketing, program or project management, career/technical education, academic or career counseling, or a related field. Letter(s) must
include employment dates and job title, and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. *ONLY when an applicant has a
legitimate reason for not obtaining written verification by their own efforts, such as if the business is no longer in operation, an
applicant may submit copies of appointment letters or contracts, and if that is not available, you may submit pay stubs or W-2 forms to
confirm thetwo years of work experience in n manufacturing, human resources, marketing, program or project management, career/technical
education, academic or career counseling, or a related field. - Appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, institution, and
date of degree conferred, and verifying the applicant has received a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Transcripts may be unofficial
for the application process, but they must identify the applicant, institution, degree earned, and the date the degree was conferred.
(A copy of the diploma will not be accepted.)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:
IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS
COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT WALLACE COLLEGE (334-556-2519)
Please
Note:
- ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as PDF)
copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any
other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity
to upload these during the process. If you need assistance scanning documents, please
contact:
Human Resources
Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am – 2:00
pm
334-556-2519
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials.
- When
you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied.HOWEVER, this notice
does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant
to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement. - All correspondence
with applicants regarding the College’s search process will be sent via e-mail.
If you need technical assistance after
reviewing the instructions, please contact:
NEOGOV Customer Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
PST
(855) 524-5627
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for
employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a
clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility
Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the
Department of Homeland Security.
If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2484.
Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including
post-secondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color,
disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Wallace
Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
The College reserves the right
to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2484.
Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
