Coordinator-Workforce Development

Salary $50,790.00 Annually
Job Type Full-Time Regular Staff
Job Number 2022-00741
Division Economic and Workforce Development
Department Workforce Development
Opening Date 07/22/2026

SUMMARY

The Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating, planning, implementing, and marketing courses in the area of Human Resources Development (Employability Skills), as well as credit and non-credit Workforce Development courses. The Coordinator will complete associated paperwork in a variety of subjects to ensure compliance with state and federal policies and/or grant regulations. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under the direction of the Lead Coordinator of Workforce Development, the Coordinator will be responsible for the development, scheduling, classroom setup, promotion, and implementation of both current and new Human Resources Development (HRD) and Workforce Development courses to support the Gaston College strategic plan.
2. Schedule and facilitate all orientation sessions in state-supported course offerings in the Workforce Development department. 
3. Administer Workforce Development scholarships, including student identification, application processing, and reporting.
4. Maintain accurate records (such as attendance, grades, documentation, etc.) and submit any corresponding reports according to departmental or college guidelines.
5. Monitor program budgets, complete payroll, expenditures, and purchase requisitions for supplies and materials.
6. Serve as liaison between part-time instructors and HRD and Workforce Development staff. 
7. Serve as point of contact for phone, email, and walk-in inquiries for HRD and Workforce Development courses. 
8. Assist in the creation, development, and distribution of marketing materials.
9. Promote HRD and Workforce Development courses by strengthening internal and external partnerships, including Gaston College faculty and staff, workforce boards, schools, and community agencies, to align programming with regional workforce needs. 
10. Identify and resolve barriers to student access and success and make appropriate referrals.
11. Oversee and prepare all documentation required for Gaston College and NC Community College System compliance management and efficient administration of all courses and corresponding budgets. 
12. Audit courses to ensure compliance as required by the EWD Internal Audit Plan
13. Participate in job fairs, professional conferences, workshops, career days, employee orientations, professional development activities, and regional and statewide meetings as assigned.
14. Maintain confidentiality and professional standards while representing the college.
15. Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from a nationally accredited institution required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of professional work experience in a business or educational setting required. 
• Community College experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Colleague software system experience preferred. 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required. 
• Extreme attention to detail required. 
• Must be willing to obtain required training to enter Correctional facilities as requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Generally, works in a traditional climate-controlled office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods.
• Occasional travel required to attend and represent the college at conferences, workshops, and professional events.
• Some walking, standing, and bending required, and the ability to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds. 
• Work environment can be stressful at times in dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.
• In addition to regular office hours, position sometimes requires evening hours.

BENEFITS

Gaston College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.  We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our regular** employees. 

• State Health Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Disability Benefits, Long- and Short-Term
• Longevity Pay
• State Employees' Credit Union Eligibility
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Child/Student Involvement, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Advancement Compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program
• Benefits Overview Booklet

**Please note:  Temporary (part-time) employees do not earn benefits.

Salary/Compensation: $50,790 per year