Contracts Coordinator

Contracts Coordinator

The Contracts Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between Bergen County One-Stop Career Services and training providers listed on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). This role is responsible for cultivating vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with workforce development policies, and maintaining performance metrics to support high-quality training outcomes.

Manage all contracts including, but not limited to, ITA, CWEP, and OJT, ensuring alignment with One-Stop goals and workforce development policies.

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with training vendors offering in-demand programs that lead to industry-recognized certifications and employment.

Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the One-Stop's training portfolio by partnering with new ETPL-approved providers.

Collaborate with the Operations Manager to review and manage training vendor agreements, ensuring compliance with WIOA and NJDOL policies.

Conduct site visits to all providers, including CWEP and OJT, for quality assurance and to verify alignment with contract and program requirements.

Work closely with the Talent Development Specialist (TDS) team to collect and organize the required documentation from training vendors in a timely and efficient manner.

Work closely with the Business Services Consultant (BSC) team to collect and organize the required documentation from CWEB sites and OJT vendors in a timely and efficient manner.

Serve as the central point of contact for communication between training vendors, CWEB sites, OJT providers and internal One-Stop staff, including the Equus Accountant, Operations Manager, TDS Team, Deputy and Project Director.

Prepare and submit monthly reports detailing training vendor performance metrics.

Accurately enter and maintain training vendor data in the NJDOL AOSOS system, including ITA, CWEP and OJT program data.

Manage performance dashboard tracking vendor outcomes by industry, occupation, and employment placement.

Partner with the Quality Assurance Manager to monitor vendor metrics quarterly and present findings to vendors during scheduled review meetings.

Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Fully on-site position in Hackensack, NJ.

Bachelor's degree, or a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including strong verbal articulation, active listening, cultural sensitivity, and professional written communication.

Proven ability to build and maintain relationships in B2B or B2C environments.

Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and produce timely, accurate deliverables.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in training program development, curriculum implementation, or related fields.

Familiarity with human services, vocational rehabilitation, disability services, and related competencies.

Starting Salary Range : $60,000 - $65,000 / annually

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.