Workforce Development Field Coordinator I

Job Title

Responsibilities :

Provide students with educational and career advising and process tuition assistance; market the Fund; work with colleges and help members successfully enroll in educational programs

Coordinate adult education and skills training classes; partner with vendors, market program and recruit students

Work with union staff and leaders to promote the Fund and develop opportunities to serve members and engage the union in outreach and promotion

Research appropriate vendors, negotiate training contracts, evaluate program quality and success and identify quality educational vendors

Work with labor-management committees to identify training needs and promote the Fund

Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in healthcare, labor management or education related fields required

Minimum three (3) years' experience handling workforce development programs, higher education, training, career counseling or labor management programs required; coordinating logistics for program implementation, or previous experience tracking training and educational outcomes required

Experience with career coaching and advising

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills required; strong project management skills preferred

Experience within healthcare sector or unions highly preferred

Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills

Ability to maintain strong partnerships with Union partners in order to ensure training projects are implemented successfully