Work Based Learning Coordinator

The Work-Based Learning Coordinator is responsible for developing work-based learning activities that connect area youth and high school students to Iowa Western pathways and local business and industry.  This position will develop activities including career discovery day events, 8^th and 10^th grade career forum events, mentorship program and youth summer camp programming. The coordinator will work with faculty and staff in both credit and non-credit programs to create programming that promotes career and technical education and understanding pathways to employment.    

• Demonstrate IWCCâ??s core mission, vision and values

• Plan and execute both campus and company worksite career discovery day events for area high school students in partnership with CTE faculty and area businesses.  
• Plan and execute 8^th grade and 10^th grade career forum events in partnership with college and external event committees
• Develop a mentorship program in partnership with area business and industry partners.
• Develop youth summer camp offerings in partnership with faculty and staff

• Develop strong partnerships with area businesses and industry partners, and area school districts. 
• Promote work-based learning activities to area school districts as well as business and industry and community partners
• Participate in presentations and meetings to develop, promote or share work-based learning opportunities

• Manage and track work-based learning activities and programs participants 

• Create and distribute promotional materials including flyers, brochures and presentations
• Attend meetings and workshops related to work-based learning or CTE initiatives, including local and state conferences.
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate degree or higher is required; Bachelor degree is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration

• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
• Excellent customer service skills required 
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience using software such as Constant Contact, Salesforce is preferred.  
• Office skills such as budget monitoring, invoice development and tracking, and data tracking
• Public speaking experience or experience developing presentations.
• Experience planning and executing events

• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Regular, prompt & reliable attendance
• Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driverâ??s license and good driving record

• The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Ability to lift up to 10lbs

Cognitive Requirements:  (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)

• Reading, Writing, Calculating
• Social Interaction Skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with Minimal Supervision