Job Type: Full-Time Non-Academic Affairs
Job
Number: 26-00183
Organization: Workforce Solutions (803140)
Closing
Date:
4/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Salary: $55,838
Position
Summary
*This position is pending final approval by the Board of Trustees and is anticipated to begin on July 1,
2026, at the start of fiscal year 2027. Accordingly, selected candidates will not begin employment prior to July 1, 2026.
The
Coordinator, Workforce Learning Connection works directly with employers, non-profits, chambers of commerce, STLCC faculty and staff, and
other community organizations to create and promote career exploration and Workforce Learning Connection (WLC) opportunities. This position
will be a key member of St. Louis Community College’s Workforce Learning Connection (WLC) team, which provides career exploration and
work-based learning programming for 6th-12th grade students. The WLC Programs Coordinator ensures all programming
aligns with one or more of the College’s academic and career pathways and provides meaningful exposure to high-demand careers, postsecondary
opportunities, and industry-recognized credentials for their assigned pathways. The role requires strong relationship-building skills,
program management expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Primary Duties
Performed
- Design and implement career exploration and work-based learning experiences aligned with one or more of
the College’s academic pathways. - Coordinate a range of programming, including job shadows, industry tours, guest speakers, career
events, campus visits, client-connected projects, and exposure to apprenticeships and industry credentials. - Ensure programs are
developmentally appropriate, scaffolded across grade levels, and include career readiness preparation. - Collaborate with the Dual
Credit/Dual Enrollment (DCDE) team to support CTE Academy students, educators, counselors, and related programming. - Collaborate with
the Employer Engagement Team to maintain partnerships with employers, industry leaders, sector groups, and community organizations and
create programming for students that maximizes the partnership. - Serve as the primary WLC contact for external stakeholders within
assigned career pathways. - Work with employers and volunteers to plan and execute career-related experiences and
events. - Partner with K-12 schools to coordinate scheduling, logistics, implementation, and student
participation. - Collaborate with deans, faculty, academic affairs, and internal teams (WLC, DCDE, K-12 Programs, Employer Engagement)
to align programming with academic outcomes and workforce needs. - Manage program operations, including scheduling, site coordination,
transportation considerations, registration, communication, and on-site event support. - Maintain accurate records, participation
data, reporting, and program documentation. - Evaluate program effectiveness through data and feedback, refine processes to ensure
quality, and stay current on workforce trends to help students connect education to career pathways. - Perform other duties as
assigned.
Qualifications/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree with three (3) years of full-time
equivalent experience in a post-secondary education or secondary education setting or three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience in
business, project management, workforce development, employer engagement, internship coordination, career services, or related
field. - Existing business connection and successful related experience in both business and education is
preferred.
Working Conditions
- Office environment with frequent travel to businesses,
industries, schools, and agencies. - Participation in events during non-traditional work hours.
- Must have reliable
transportation for travel up to 100 miles.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Position
requires the ability to deliver outreach activities.
