Workforce Coordinator-Technical Education

Metropolitan Community College
life insurance, 403(b)
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
3217 Broadway Boulevard (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2025
Position Type: Full-Time Class Category Classified Staff Job Open Date 04/16/2025 Job Close Date 05/07/2025 Open Until Filled No Initial Screen Date: 05/12/2025 Minimal Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Accounting, Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, or related fields; Two (2) years of experience in training, education, research or related area. Preferred qualifications: Experience with transportation/logistics or public safety sector. Experience coordinating, developing, implementing technical skills training Experience developing relationships, partnerships and collaborations with business and community partners Experience supervising program support staff to implement training Work Hours Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs. Compensation The annual salary is $52,867-$58,159. A competitive benefit package is included. Special Instructions to Applicants PLEASE NOTE: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration. Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee. Metropolitan Community College is the oldest and largest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Mo. MCC currently offers over 120 associate degree and certificate programs; on campus, online or a combination of both. MCC employees are committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, creed, race or gender. We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break. We can't wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work! Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. *EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Class Summary Incumbents are responsible for the development and delivery of on-and off-campus credit and noncredit courses, seminars, and workshops to meet the workforce development needs of students, employers and community agencies. Typical Essential Duties Designs and/or coordinates the development of systems/programs; work may involve conducting surveys and interviews in assigned areas to determine educational and training needs, establishing databases or invoicing & tracking mechanisms, and ensuring that programs and services are designed in accordance with client needs and applicable policies and guidelines. Develops and implements effective programs in assigned areas, follows processes and procedures for client and services agreements, and working with other MCC departments. Performs or conducts outreach and/or research pertaining to agencies, employers, and community partners to support MCC's workforce program. Coordinates schedules and/or arranges for appropriate facilities for courses, seminars, and workshops both on and off campus as needed. Coordinates the recruiting, recommendations, and hiring of part-time trainers to conduct assigned educational and training programs in accordance with established College procedures; and supervises support staff to ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Coordinates with faculty, trainers, business & industry, students, the marketing department, and other internal/external staff, departments, and/or agencies to communicate pertinent information; provide recommendations; identify potential funding sources; participate in the development of marketing materials, schedules, and proposals; and/or facilitate related departmental operations. Assists with evaluating training programs, materials, and other educational resources as needed; work may involve researching and analyzing data on workforce trends and other information, and making or implementing recommendations based on findings. Prepares and maintains records, reports, and other documentation, to ensure timely and accurate documentation, present findings, and comply with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge Knowledge of principles and practices of data and information research and analysis; Knowledge of training principles; Knowledge of course design principles; Knowledge of best practices, trends and emerging technologies; Knowledge of basic principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research; Knowledge of basic principles and methods of critical thinking and analysis; Knowledge of trends in job search methods, local hiring, and employment; Knowledge of techniques and methods of tracking progress and results; Knowledge of basic concepts and methods of project management; Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations; Knowledge of customer service principles; Knowledge of specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment; Knowledge of modern office technology; Skills Skilled in designing courses and workshops; Skilled in monitoring and tracking program measurement results; Skilled in gathering data, analyzing findings, and applying logic and reason; Skilled in authoring reports, documents and presentations; Skilled in compiling, sorting and articulating issues and recommendations; Skilled in coordinating deadlines and prioritizing competing demands; Skilled in researching industry trends, solutions and best practices; Skilled in organizing and maintaining records and files; Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards; Skilled in providing customer service; Skilled in prioritizing and assigning work; Skilled in utilizing a computer and relevant software applications; Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information. Positions Supervised Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Licensing Requirements None.