Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Salary $47,000-52,000 year

Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Non Exempt

Scope of Position: Creatively develop, implement and coordinate Paid Work Experience (PWE) and other Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities and oversee successful completion of all opportunities.

Essential Functions:

· Coordinate the screening, placement and referral to PWE and WBL activities to include the completion of site agreements and addendums

· Conduct regular check-ins with employers to mitigate issues and collect evaluations to ensure successful completion of PWE and WBL activities

· Maintain a strong base of communication with team

· Assist with work readiness workshops, participant resume development and mock interviews

· Contact and visit current and prospective PWE/WBL worksites

· Creatively market work based training initiatives to secure paid and unpaid work experiences for program participants

· Collect timesheets from PWE participants and worksites, review for quality and accuracy, and submit for payment processing

· Monitor paperwork flow from worksites and make sure paperwork is correct and ready in a timely manner

· Collaborate with the Business Services Professionals to accomplish placements

· Ensure that participants complete WBL prerequisites prior to WBL placement

· Provide, as required, target estimates or goals and periodic progress reports

· Refer participants to community service events, job fairs and interviews

· Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience

· Must have excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills

· Able to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

· Skills and experience in providing career development assistance is a plus

· Must have a valid driver’s license