Company Description:

================================================================= The Workforce Development Coordinator serves as a key member of the Extended and Community Learning (ExCL) Center team and is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of workforce development and continuing education initiatives that support regional economic development and lifelong learning. This position serves as an ambassador for SUNY Oneonta and the ExCL Center by fostering strategic partnerships that advance workforce development, career readiness, adult education, and economic mobility throughout the region. To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.

edu/ or https:

//suny.oneonta.edu/academics/extended-learning .

Duties May Include:

Developing, implementing, administering, and evaluating workforce development, continuing education, professional development, apprenticeship, certificate, customized training, and grant-funded programs that support the mission of the ExCL Center and SUNY Oneonta. Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with employers, workforce development agencies, government organizations, educational institutions, workforce investment partners, economic development organizations, and community stakeholders to identify workforce needs, develop responsive training solutions, and expand educational opportunities throughout the region. Coordinating all aspects of workforce programming, including program logistics, scheduling, facilities, technology, registration, instructional materials, purchasing, contracts, learner support services, and the recruitment and support of instructors, subject matter experts, and training partners. Managing multiple projects simultaneously while monitoring program quality, participant outcomes, timelines, deliverables, compliance requirements, and performance metrics; collecting and reporting data and recommending improvements to enhance program effectiveness and operational efficiency. Providing exceptional customer service and learner support throughout recruitment, enrollment, training participation, program completion, and credential attainment while utilizing student information systems, customer relationship management platforms, learning management systems, and other enterprise technologies to support program operations. Conducting outreach, researching workforce and labor market trends, and representing the ExCL Center and SUNY Oneonta at employer visits, workforce summits, career fairs, conferences, advisory boards, community meetings, networking events, and other activities that advance workforce development initiatives and institutional priorities. Performing work in a dynamic environment requiring independent judgment, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, occasional evening and weekend hours, local travel, and attendance at off-site meetings and events.

Salary:

$57,151. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits . Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in program management, workforce development, community engagement, nonprofit administration, training coordination, or a closely related field. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs, projects, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other technology platforms used to support program administration and operations. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Valid driver's license at time of appointment.

Preferred:

Experience working in workforce development, economic development, adult education, or a related field. Experience developing, implementing, administering, and evaluating educational, workforce development, training, or grant-funded programs. Experience building partnerships with employers, workforce agencies, community organizations, educational institutions, and other external stakeholders. Experience using student information systems, customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, registration systems, learning management systems, or similar technologies (e.g., Banner, Slate, Salesforce). Knowledge of workforce development practices, labor market trends, adult learning principles, enrollment management, and regional workforce needs. Experience working with and serving diverse populations.

Additional Information:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?

JOBID=205231 . Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required). For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment .

Application Instructions:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully. The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special. SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity . Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.