Coordinator of Workforce Development at InsideHigherEd

Category:: ProfessionalSubscribe:: Department:: Workforce Development and Community EducationLocations:: Schenectady, NYPosted:: Dec 4, 2025Closes:: Open Until FilledType:: Full-timePosition ID:: 195343About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training, and workforce development in a student-centered environment, serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.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 and manage contract education programs with emphasis on collaboration and workforce preparation.Coordinate 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.Collaborate with Academic divisions to create articulation agreements and ways to direct Workforce Development students to certificate and two-year programs.Build partnerships with community organizations and educational agencies to expand programming and services within the College's service area.Develop 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.Stay current on state and federal funding policies and ensure compliance and revenue optimization.Represent the College and conduct outreach within the community and the region by attending meetings and networking activities.Perform administrative functions necessary for the routine operation of the Division of Workforce Development.Provide 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.Ensure the accuracy and currency of web page information related to the Workforce Development area of responsibility.Participate 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.Work with both Credit and Non-Credit students to assist and facilitate admission and provide ongoing academic guidance to achieve the students' educational goals.Coordinate testing and assessment services for a variety of programs.Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:Associate's degreeExperience in Workforce Development, Education, Business/Industry Training, Sales & Marketing or a Related FieldCommitment to the development of workforce preparation and public service programmingPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degreeExperience in an educational settingDirect experience in business and industry trainingSpecial Information:VISA sponsorship is not available for this positionOffers 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: $48,000Comprehensive 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.Application Instructions:Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or [email protected] must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:Cover letterResumeCompleted SUNY Schenectady Employment ApplicationReferences: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact informationCAMPUS SAFETY REPORTThe Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.