Workforce Development & Continuing Education Coordinator

Educational Assistant

Connecticut State Community College offers two-year liberal arts degree programs and a broad range of career, occupational and technical certificate and short-term programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. Among those programs are workforce development and continuing education courses in subject areas which assist learners in improving and increasing their skills in occupational and professional fields as well as programs for personal interest or enrichment. Some of these programs include training and education services for state agencies. Several of the programs are conducted during evenings or weekends for the convenience of learners. The position performs administrative services for workforce development and continuing education programs and courses at a Community College Campus. The work encompasses such services as assessing public interests in workforce development and continuing education, course development, publicity, program administration and program evaluation.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field; with one (1) or more years of experience applying those disciplines in a field related to education administration, business or training and development; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following :

• Training program design in an adult / youth learning environment.
• Academic and office administration.
• Marketing, publicity writing or a related field.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred qualifications include experience working in higher education or in an adult education environment, preferably with community college programs.

Salary : $39.44 hourly.

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu / hr / jobs .

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and / or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.