Career Training Coordinator

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Rate of Pay:

This is a Full-Time Support Staff position at grade 15, with an annual salary range of $63,042 to $84,056. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

* Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

* Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)

* Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)

* Time Off with Pay

* Professional Development/Expense

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Sick Banks

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

The Career Training Coordinator develops, promotes, implements, and manages a portfolio of 30-40 competitively priced non‑credit professional learning courses and programs that lead to industry‑recognized credentials and support or enhance student employability. Responsibilities include researching high‑demand fields and their credentialing requirements; aligning curriculum with those requirements; evaluating instructor qualifications and experience; maintaining records in accordance with college policy; and, when applicable, preparing Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) applications for courses to ensure eligibility for 1.6 apportionment.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training/education and experience
* Demonstrated knowledge and at least four years of experience leading the development and continuous improvement of short-term career and professional development training programs resulting in industry-recognized credentials across an array of clinical and technical industries

* Demonstrated understanding of new and emerging entry-level career opportunities across multiple industries and the training and the credentialing needed for students to enter these career paths and obtain employment

* Demonstrated knowledge and experience leading the alignment of curriculum to test-based credentials offered by industry-recognized credentialing organizations and to the Illinois Community College Board standards

* Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multiple training programs simultaneously

* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in identifying potential, verifying credentials, negotiating pay, and hiring subject matter experts/presenters.

* Demonstrated ability to guide students through the complex requirements of credential-oriented programs to maximize student success

* Strong commitment to professional development and learning

* Strong collaboration skills with internal departments and external organizations to meet the credentialing needs of students

* Demonstrated ability to network with potential instructors at various education and experience levels

* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing project budgets up to $75,000

* Knowledge and experience working with the community

* Experience speaking publicly to students and other community members

* Demonstrated ability in problem-solving around class development and resolving student challenges

* Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is necessary.

* Strong customer service and financial and organizational skills.

* Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required by the department's needs

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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Essential Duties:

* Ensure that the college has a robust…