Job Summary:
The Career Training Coordinator develops, promotes, implements, and manages a portfolio of 30–40
competitively priced non credit professional learning courses and programs that lead to industry recognized credentials and support or
enhance student employability. Responsibilities include researching high demand fields and their credentialing requirements; aligning
curriculum with those requirements; evaluating instructor qualifications and experience; maintaining records in accordance with college
policy; and, when applicable, preparing Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) applications for courses to ensure eligibility for 1.6
apportionment. General supervision is received by the assigned manager.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training/education and experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and at least
four
years of experience leading the development and continuous improvement of short-term career and professional development training
programs
resulting in industry-recognized credentials across an array of clinical and technical industries - Demonstrated
understanding of new
and emerging entry-level career opportunities across multiple industries and the training and the credentialing needed
for students to enter
these career paths and obtain employment - Demonstrated knowledge and experience leading the alignment of
curriculum to test-based
credentials offered by industry-recognized credentialing organizations and to the Illinois Community College Board
standards - Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multiple training programs simultaneously
- Demonstrated knowledge and
experience in
identifying potential, verifying credentials, negotiating pay, and hiring subject matter
experts/presenters. - Demonstrated ability to
guide students through the complex requirements of credential-oriented programs to
maximize student success - Strong commitment to
professional development and learning - Strong collaboration skills with
internal departments and external organizations to meet the
credentialing needs of students - Demonstrated ability to network with
potential instructors at various education and experience
levels - Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing project budgets
up to $75,000 - Knowledge and experience working with
the community - Experience speaking publicly to students and other
community members - Demonstrated ability in problem-solving
around class development and resolving student challenges - Working
knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook) is necessary. Strong customer service and
financial and organizational skills are required. - Must be
available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
when required by the department’s needs.
Desired
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
.
Essential Duties:
- Ensure that the college has a robust
portfolio of short-term, credential-oriented professional
development training classes by leading the research and development of in-demand
programs across a variety of industries (i.e.,
manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, information technology, etc.). Ensure the
curriculum meets the requirements outlined by the
appropriate industry-recognized credentialing body and the Illinois Community College
Board by writing and submit proposals for
industry-recognized credentialing and ICCB approval. - Ensure profitability for the Career
Training component of the auxiliary
Corporate & Continuing Education unit by managing class-related budgets, analyzing and recommending
tuition rates, negotiating costs for
supplies and textbooks with vendors and instruction with presenters, and determining minimum seat
counts. In cooperation with the Director,
ensure that class budgets meet the goals of the department and the college. - Help
students achieve in-demand credentials in
professions that meet their skills and interests through recruitment of students via hosting of
information sessions and participation in
community events, including providing information to students on job prospects in various fields
and the skills needed to be successful.
Also includes recruitment through the development of marketing programs promoting class schedules,
and conveying similar information in
print and digital media, - Nurture and enable a continuous improvement plan for initiating
regular reviews of the curriculum to ensure
compliance with standards related to content, instruction, testing, and record keeping as
required by ICCB and industry-recognized
credentialing bodies and integrating changes. - Develop a diverse roster of presenters in
each curriculum area by recruiting local
instructors and managing training agreements with the instructors. Ensure the quality of each class
by providing performance feedback based
on student evaluations, and in collaboration with the Director, make decisions about renewing or
ending instructor
agreements. - Ensure the college is meeting grant requirements, local labor market demand, and community partner
requests by
identifying strategic opportunities for class development in partnership with the Dean and Director. - Ensure
record-keeping of the
required documentation in accordance with the policies of ICCB and the appropriate credentialing body by overseeing
the collection of class
rosters, attendance, program evaluations, and grades. - Work with students and employers to troubleshoot
registration and payment
issues, resolve challenges associated with obtaining or accessing materials. Engage with students to recommend and
provide resources for
overcoming obstacles to learning and class completion.
Other Duties:
- Perform other
job-related
duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary (up to 10
lbs
occasionally, sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity:
Close visual acuity (e.g. computer,
assembly)
Work Environment:
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions:
Typical office or
administrative
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Elgin Community College does
not discriminate, or
tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry,
sex/gender/gender
identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status
protected by
applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or
activities it
offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities to ensure
equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and
services. If you need
a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA
Officer. Determinations on
request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
