Workforce Services Coordinator, Engineering, Technology & Design (MDC Works)

Miami Dade College - Miami, FL

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Job Details

Temporary | Part-time | Full-time $22.95 - $27.45 an hour

Qualifications

Bilingual
Writing skills
Academic advising
Mid-level
3 years
Bachelor's degree
Human resources
Recruiting
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Workforce development

Full Job Description

The Workforce Services Coordinator assists students with defining and clarifying their educational and career goals and resolving issues related to employment. This position focuses on workforce readiness and placement, and works closely with other workforce staff to ensure coordination, seamless advisement, and transition to employment.

This is a temporary grant funded position through 06/30/2025 contingent upon grant/or funding extensions.

This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 months of continuous employment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) career advising, counseling and coaching sessions in person, by telephone, virtually and via email to students/apprentices, instructors and staff
Works closely with students/apprentices to identify and refine educational and career goals and provide ongoing advisement to those students
Assists with matching students/apprentices with employers for internship/apprenticeship opportunities and employment
Supports, collaborates and coordinates with coaches, mentors, advisors and Communities of Interest (COI)
Analyzes student data and matches them to programs offered through community partners
Informs students/apprentices of career tools available from the Florida Department of Education and other resources
Assists students/apprentices with creating, following, and adjusting their learning outcomes for internship/apprenticeship
Administers and interprets career assessment instruments
Designs and implements comprehensive career services programs for students/apprentices
Develops and facilitates workshops related to career exploration, employability skills, hiring events, internships, on the job training (OJT), career panels and apprenticeships
Participates in scheduled training activities and workshops
Maintains accurate records on placements, participating employer agreements, on-the-job training, and produces progress reports to recommend actions as needed
Develops tools for measuring departmental activity and success, and participates in continuous improvement initiatives to promote retention and educational continuity
Works with MDC WORKS/CTE apprenticeship team members to identify opportunities in the form of internship/apprenticeships and/or part-time or full-time employment
Refers student/apprentice resumes to employers for employment/internship opportunities
Serves students/apprenticeships on all campuses and refers them to contacts on each campus
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in an appropriate related field and three (3) years of experience in recruiting, human resources, career advising and any related experience in industry or higher education
All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
Knowledge of academic advising and career development principles and practices
Proficiency in Microsoft software applications
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Familiarity with the student information system
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic departments, faculty, staff, students/apprentices, and the local community
Effective communication skills both orally and in writing
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments
Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Preferences

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Bilingual

Experience in career advisement and job placement

Experience in working with student, community, organization, and employer development is a plus.

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

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