Manufacturing Workforce Development Coordinator

Manufacturing Workforce Development Coordinator

Position Title : Manufacturing Workforce Development Coordinator

Classification Title : Administrator

Position Number : B1223PD

Grade Level : P1

Starting Wage / Salary : $55,620 - $63,000 plus exceptional benefits. This is a grant-funded position. The grant ends December 31, 2029 with no guarantee of employment after that date.

Close Date : 02 / 08 / 2026

Open Until Filled : No

Primary Purpose : The Manufacturing Workforce Development Coordinator serves as a comprehensive student success advocate and industry liaison for the Manufacturing Technology program. This position provides integrated support to students through case management, academic coaching, and career readiness preparation while building and maintaining strategic partnerships with local manufacturing employers. This position coordinates work-based learning opportunities, facilitates job placements, and connects students with campus resources to support retention and completion. Additionally, this role manages program data collection and reporting requirements, monitors FIPSE grant expenditures and benchmarks, and tracks post-completion student employment outcomes to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with grant requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Support and Retention :

• Provide individual coaching to students on academic success strategies, including time management, study skills, faculty engagement, and goal setting
• Meet regularly with students to monitor progress, address barriers, and increase retention
• Assist students in developing resumes and career plans aligned with short and long-term goals
• Connect students to COCC resources including Admissions and Records, CAP services, and other support systems
• Coach students on job search strategies and provide ongoing support throughout the employment process

Industry Partnerships and Work-Based Learning :

Recruitment and Outreach :

Data Management and Grant Compliance :

Department Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

Ergonomic Requirements

Regular office hours are established between 8 am 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities. Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Requires to write, read written materials and computer screens, and ability to use telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Requirements

Education : Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.

Experience : Two years' related experience in social services, career / workforce development, student affairs positions, and / or employment and training programs.

License : Valid Driver's License, as occasional travel is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience : One year experience in one or more of the following :

EEO Statement : The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211. This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3. In support of COCC's EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.