Coordinator, Workforce Development

Job Title: Coordinator, Workforce Development
Reports To: Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Contract: 12 months
Retirement: SERS

Summary:
The Coordinator of Workforce Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing
customized workforce readiness programs that prepare students for career success. This role serves as a
key liaison between schools, businesses, and community partners to create meaningful opportunities for
students to explore career pathways.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned by the Administration.
Program Implementation and Management:

• Develop and oversee individualized workforce readiness programs, including job shadowing,
• internships, work-study placements, coaching, transition planning, and graduation requirement support.
• Collaborate with school districts, businesses, and community agencies to strengthen partnerships and expand program offerings.
• Evaluate program outcomes and implement improvements to ensure effectiveness and scalability.
• Work closely with the Department of Education and Workforce to participate in state-level events and trainings, liaising between the region and the requirements from the state level.
• Research funding sources and grant opportunities to support expanding opportunities for educators, students, and the development of workforce-related curricula.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build relationships with school districts, businesses, community agencies, and other partners to foster collaboration.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for workforce development initiatives, ensuring responsiveness and clear communication.
• Seek out new entities and organizations to train area educators and school leaders and provide student opportunities for workforce development training.
• Partner with local and state-level agencies focused on growing and enhancing Ohio’s workforce, such as Ohio Means Jobs, Area 19, and Economic Development Groups.

Career Coaching:

• Partner with counselors and teachers to identify and engage students in workforce readiness activities.
• Develop and deliver resources, workshops, and one-on-one coaching sessions to support students career planning.
• Provide consistent communication and follow-ups to ensure student engagement and success.
• Designed and delivered on-site training and workshops for school personnel and parents on relevant topics related to workforce development.

Work-Based Learning Opportunities:

• Recruit and support students in job shadowing and internship programs.
• Identify and establish partnerships with businesses offering meaningful work-based learning experiences.
• Coordinate initial meetings and follow-up sessions between students and business partners.
• Maintain regular communication with all stakeholders to monitor progress and address challenges.

Event Planning and Coordination:

• Organize and execute career-focused events, such as job fairs, workshops, guest speakers, mock interviews, and networking sessions.
• Partner with teachers and students to identify relevant businesses and resources for event participation.
• Manage outreach, logistics, and promotional activities for events.

Business Advisory Council Coordination:

• Plan and host the Business Advisory Council (BAC) meetings for Lake and Geauga Counties.
• Recruit and support student participation in BAC initiatives.
• Recruit and support business partners representing in-demand industries and/or underrepresented fields.
• Collaborate on meeting agendas, record minutes, and provide detailed reporting to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and adhere to BAC plan creation, reporting, and data collection requirements. Provide training to school district leaders on how to collect and report required data.

Consulting and Marketing:

• Develop and implement marketing strategies with the marketing team to promote workforce development programs, including social media outreach.
• Actively promote initiatives to educators, businesses, and the community.
• Work with educators to enhance connections between schools and local businesses.
• Coordinate with business and industry leaders to enhance their recruitment efforts to graduating seniors for future job placement.
• Consult with districts on CCP programs and expansion of programs.
• Support districts with knowledge of funding and EMIS reporting to maximize program funding.

Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses.
• Strong attention to detail; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
• Prioritize and plan work activities; Use time efficiently; Meet commitments.
• Maintains confidentiality; Works with integrity and ethics.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
• Demonstrates group presentation skills;
• Balances team and individual responsibilities;
• Works within the approved budget.
• Observe safety and security procedures;
• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.

Education/Experience & Certification:
Must have a bachelor’s degree, previous professional experience preferred in education or a related field
with knowledge of education, graduation seal and CTE, reliable transportation, and a valid driver's
license. Experience in career tech education is a plus.

Physical Demands: The employee must lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include Close vision and Peripheral vision. While performing their duties, the
employee must regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, and squat. The employee is occasionally
required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Criminal Records Check: Must comply with Ohio Revised Code 3319.39 – Criminal Records Check.
Drug Testing: Must pass a nine-panel drug screen at the time of hire and comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 198