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Workforce Development Coordinator (Specially Funded)

Maricopa Community College district
long term disability, tuition reimbursement, remote work
United States, Arizona, Tempe
2411 West 14th Street (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024


Workforce Development Coordinator (Specially Funded)

Job ID: 320618
Location: Rio Salado Community College
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$21.65 - $28.15/hourly, DOE

Grade

112

Work Schedule

The standard work schedule will be Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 6pm; some Fridays and weekends may be required

This position offers remote work allowing employees a combination of onsite and work from home options. The expected remote work schedule for this position will be based upon the needs of the department.

Funding Information

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2025 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

  • Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
  • One of the largest community college systems in the country
  • 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
  • Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
  • 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers


Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options:
  • 20 paid observed holidays
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
  • Annual professional development growth funding
  • Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
    • Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
    • Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
    • Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more.
    • Pre-Retirement Events
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
  • 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)


Job Summary

The Workforce Development Coordinator (Career Services Coordinator) performs activities designed to assist students with 1) college and career planning, 2) job search resources, and 3) employment opportunities including internships, externships, job shadowing, apprenticeships and/or direct hire opportunities. This position works closely with business and industry stakeholders and collects and analyzes data and information to assist in the development of workforce preparation activities.

Essential Functions

30% - Engages adult education students in career-assessments and provides assistance for students developing a career plan, including mock interview support, resume writing skill development, completing applications for employment, and building interview and job search skills; Informs students on employability skills and provides suggestions to students to gain relevant skills for targeted industries; Connects students with appropriate employment opportunities related to their field of interest including internships, externships, job shadowing, apprenticeships and/or direct hire opportunities and conducts necessary follow-up when applicants are placed in positions
30% - Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships with employers from target industries and/or workforce partnerships to identify and develop job placement opportunities for students; Articulates needs of employers to students and appropriate college personnel; Engages in ongoing networking with workforce ecosystem partners across business, professional, and community organizations to enhance job placement and training activities; Researches industry standards, trends, best practices, and emerging technologies and makes recommendations for implementation of education coursework and/or training opportunities aligned with employer-validated work readiness standards and competencies
30% - Creates workshop and training materials, conducts training, facilitates meetings, and provides assistance to participants to support student success; Collects and tracks job placement data; Compiles data and prepares reports regarding skills gained and placement efforts aligned to national performance indicators; collaborates regularly with college and career navigators, success coaches, location staff, and instructors
10% - Stays current on state and federal regulations related to employment and workforce development and ensures program compliance by updating printed flyers, website information, and other materials shared internally and externally; Participates in ongoing departmental training and cross-training activities to ensure an understanding of the colleges programs, curriculum, policies, procedures, resources, and services available to students; Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in business administration, education or related field and one (1) year of experience in workforce training, vocational training and/or economic development.

OR

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in business administration, education or related field and three (3) year of experience in workforce training, vocational training and/or economic development.

OR

High School Diploma/GED and five (5) year of experience in workforce training, vocational training and/or economic development.

Special Requirements: Must be able to obtain the Arizona Department of Education Adult Education Certification (which includes AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card).
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: Applicants must have or be able to obtain an Adult Education Certificate within 30 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications

A. Master's degree
B. Two (2) years or more of experience working with business, industry, employers and /or the public workforce system regarding workforce and economic development
C. Two (2) or more years of training or curriculum development experience
D. Two (2) or more years of experience in employment recruiting, job placement, and/or career services
E. Two (2) or more years of experience researching local labor market trends and implementing solutions and best practices

Special Working Conditions

Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense. May require evenings or weekends. May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen. May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs. Will be required to travel or be assigned to multiple locations. One position available.

The primary work location for this position: RSC Tempe: 2323 W. 14th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional Rio Salado College work / travel locations include:

RSC Avondale: 420 N. Central Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323 RSC Downtown at 619 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007
RSC Northern at 1715 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021 RSC Southern at 3320 S. Price Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282
RSC Surprise: 12535 W. Smokey Dr., Surprise, AZ 85378 RSC Thomas: 3631 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85019
Glendale Community College: 6000 W. Olive, Glendale, AZ 85302 South Mountain Community College: 7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ
West-MEC - Northeast Campus: 1617 W Williams Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd

OR

(If moving from out of state)

Possession of a valid State Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
  • Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.


Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review September 24th, 2024

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, o.tafari.osayande@riosalado.edu, 480-517-8196.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=320618&PostingSeq=1

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