Coordinator, Workforce Development CEJA grant

Job Overview

The Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Workforce Development Coordinator’s primary function is to provide intrusive academic advisement and transitional support for students enrolled in the CEJA program. Assists with the implementation of program events and activities to meet program goals and objectives defined by the CEJA grant. Oversees and provides guidance to the CEJA Career Services and Placement Counselor.

• A. Advises a caseload of eligible students by conducting needs assessments and creating academic plans with course selections that align with participants’ career goals. Monitors academic progress towards graduation while completing documentation required by Kankakee Community College (KCC) and the CEJA grant.
• B. Provides professional guidance and advisement to program participants regarding CEJA programming and careers.
• C. Contributes to retention efforts by periodically following up with participants, implementing remediation plans, making referrals to college and community resources, and continuously monitoring progress towards graduation and transfer.
• D. Contributes to the student recruitment process by generating enrollment reports and contacting potential students. Makes presentations to prospective students, faculty, staff, and advisors, explaining program eligibility guidelines and program goals in order to obtain referrals. Completes the onboarding process with new program participants by ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is secured, communicating grant objectives, program resources, and student expectations.
• E. Develops and conducts workshops for participants to improve academic skills, financial and economic literacy, and increase knowledge of financial aid.
• F. Conducts and analyzes event survey results to determine the effectiveness of programming and implement appropriate changes.
• G. Coordinates program event details which includes initiating and processing contracts with external stakeholders in accordance with established procedures.
• H. In collaboration with program staff, assists with gathering information required for the CEJA Grant Reporting.
• I. Assists the Dean of Business, Technology and Human Services in grant spending and tracking as requested.

• A. Bachelor's degree required in education administration, special education administration, student personnel, counseling or a related area preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• B. Three years’ experience in working with underrepresented student populations preferred.
• C. Community college experience preferred.
• D. Work experience with federal or state grant programs particularly for disadvantaged students preferred.
• E. Qualified candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, computer experience with Microsoft office or comparable software applications.

Hiring range: $53,414/yr. min.

- $60,090/yr. 1st quartile - $66,767/yr. mid.