Business Engagement Coordinator Job Mattoon area,Illinois USA,Business

Business Engagement Coordinator – Overview

The Business Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in strengthening the connection between the community college and regional employers, businesses, and workforce organizations. This position supports employer-led training initiatives, expands work-based learning opportunities, and helps create clear, career-focused pathways that align with the region's evolving labor market demands.

Responsibilities

Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with employers, business leaders, and industry representatives across high-demand sectors.

Serve as a point of contact for employers seeking to partner with the college on work-based learning, short-term training programs, and related initiatives.

Collaborate with workforce development stakeholders, including WIOA core and required partners, Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), and others to advance shared goals.

Establish and maintain partnerships with chambers of commerce and economic development organizations throughout the college district.

Participate actively in Career and Technical Education (CTE) advisory committee meetings to stay informed on industry needs and trends.

Coordinate with academic and workforce departments to ensure college programs and training offerings align with current and projected employer needs.

Represent the college at employer round tables, job and career fairs, and Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) events.

Organize and facilitate site visits and tours of local businesses and industries; route opportunities to relevant internal or external stakeholders.

Monitor and analyze regional labor market trends to guide strategic employer engagement efforts.

Research, implement and manage a comprehensive database to track employer engagement activities, student placements, and partnership outcomes; prepare regular reports to inform decision-making.

Maintain consistent and professional communication with employers, including initial outreach, follow-ups, and post-engagement evaluations.

Collaborate across all departments of the college to develop the internal partnership needed to serve employers.

Work evenings and weekends to attend special events.

Coordinate with Career Services, enrollment management team, academic counseling, and data analytics to align employer training initiatives with enrollment goals.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education Requirements

Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in communication, business administration, marketing, or closely related field.

Experience Requirements

Minimum:
Related and transferable skills including coordination of events, relationship building and management, or customer services required. Related experience in a community college setting preferred.

Knowledge

Understanding of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, building strong college and business relationships and organizational leadership.

Skills

Strong written, verbal, non-verbal communication skills, relationship management, assess engagement data, problem solving and negotiations.

Personal Requirements

Organizational skills, adaptability and attention to detail.

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