WBL Coordinator

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: 

Create links between students, employers and curriculum teams to ensure the successful delivery of work based learning opportunities through work experience and work-based learning programs. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manages work-based learning activities, including coordination of student transportation to off-center work sites, documentation of work-based competency achievement, and evaluations related to student/employee training.
• Ensures all testing and vocational criteria have been met prior to student’s entry into work-based learning.
• Identifies barriers to student admissions/training/placement and formulates action plans.
• Participates in employer-sponsored community activities.
• Works with Center staff, employers, organized labor and the community to establish positive work-based learning sites.
• Plans and coordinates activities to bring together employers, educators, students, and center staff to insure the success of the Work Based Learning program.
• Develops slots in coordination with department heads for on-Center WBL training.
• Generates work site opportunities that best match the training capabilities and needs of trainees with employers’ requirements.
• Works with the Career Services Department to monitor the coordination of center academic and vocational training, and work site learning.
• Maintains contacts with work-based learning sites to assist student adjustment to the work site.
• Works with business partners to identify or develop the appropriate curriculum for each Work-Based Learning model.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of state and federal child labor laws and work permit regulations
• Working knowledge of work demands and work ethics across a variety of business settings
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the targeted job markets, area employers, community agencies, etc.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret student work capabilities
• High level of written and verbal communication skills; ability to establish linkages with employers, unions, and community agencies.
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in the use of computer software (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in work related field. A combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience a work-related field.  Experience working with youth.  Sales experience is preferred.

OTHER:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. 

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Campus and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• Driving to work sites, business, community agencies, etc.