Coordinator of Workforce Development

Job description

Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Fri Oct 17 2025 Job Description:
The Coordinator of Workforce Development is a full-time, 12-month, unrepresented position reporting to the Director of Workforce Development.The Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the college's mission to support professional, career, and industry-aligned training programs.

This position is primarily responsible for the planning, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of workforce development initiatives, with a focus on professional preparation and business and industry training.

The Coordinator will oversee the development and delivery of high-quality programs by recruiting, assigning, and supervising qualified faculty and trainers.

This role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure programs meet evolving workforce needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Coordinator has direct supervisory responsibility over part-time instructors and trainers engaged in workforce development programming.

Responsibilities:

The Coordinator of Workforce Development assumes responsibility for the following Workforce Development activities:


+ Develops, implements, and directs contract education programs with emphasis on collaboration and workforce preparation.

+ Coordinates the development and implementation of education and training programs designed to serve the needs of business and industry, including planning, implementation, and fiscal and evaluation functions.

+ Works with Academics to create articulation agreements and ways to direct Workforce Development students to certificate and two-year programs.

+ Coordinates the development of programming between the College and other education and community agencies serving targeted populations within the College's service area.

+ Develops proposals, contracts, and grants for external funding of workforce development, business and industry, and public service initiatives as may be prioritized by the College for implementation to meet its mission and goals.

+ Maintains currency regarding New York State funding policies and procedures for training and re-training programs and ensures efficient realization of state aid revenues from programs within area of responsibility.

+ Provides leadership to such areas as workforce education, welfare reform, Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, and related federal/state initiatives.

+ Coordinates the College's initiatives with the Workforce Development Boards, One Stops and Departments of Labor.

+ Represents the College and conducts outreach within the community and the region by attending meetings and networking activities as well as serving on consortia and boards with missions reflective of the workforce investment and workforce development interests of the college.

+ Partners with the Workforce Development Boards to develop and implement educational programs within Albany and Schenectady Counties and the greater service region, as driven by request, needs and emerging opportunities.

+ Performs administrative functions that may be necessary for the routine operation of the Division of Workforce Development.

+ Integrates with and becomes knowledgeable of the overall programming of the Workforce Development Division.

+ Provides the information for scheduled offerings in the workforce preparation, business and industry training, and public service areas necessary for the preparation and printing of the Program Guide.

+ Ensures the accuracy and currency of web page information related to the Workforce Development area of responsibility.

+ Participates in Faculty Governance committees, search committees, and other task forces as may be necessary for the effective operation and cross-divisional communications of the College.

+ Works with both Credit and Non-Credit students to assist and facilitate admission and provide ongoing academic guidance to achieve the students' educational goals.

+ Assumes additional duties as may be assigned by the Director of Workforce Development

+ Coordinate and oversee a variety of testing/assessments ie: GED, ESOL, Prometric, Institute of Brewing & Distilling, National Healthcareer Association (NHA), etc.


Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:


+ Associate's degree

+ Four years of related experience

+ Commitment to the development of workforce preparation and public service programming


Preferred Qualifications:


+ Bachelor's degree

+ Direct experience in business and industry training


Special Information:


+ VISA sponsorship is not available for this position

+ Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and certifications.


Additional Information:
Salary: $48,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

As a full-time team member, you will have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance:


+ Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure the well-being of you and your family.

+ Flexible Retirement Plans - Options to select the retirement system that best aligns with your goals, plus access to a deferred compensation plan to enhance your long-term savings.

+ Professional Growth & Development - Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through a variety of professional development programs.

+ Family-Friendly Support - Access to on-site childcare providers (subject to availability) to help ease the demands of balancing work and family life.

+ Wellness Initiatives - Discounted YMCA memberships and participation in wellness events to promote physical and mental health.

+ Additional Employee Perks - A range of exclusive discounts and benefits designed to enrich both your personal and professional life.

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