Education and Workforce Development Coordinator

Requirements:
 

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Workforce Development Coordinator

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or other internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting STEM-based workforce engagement identifying and initiating partnerships with diverse industry and academic partners.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and social media outlets.
• This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

Preferred Qualifications, Education and Workforce Development Coordinator

• Experience in STEM-focused education or workforce training initiatives.
• Familiarity with grant-funded program coordination and reporting.
• Experience working in a higher education, research, or advanced manufacturing environment.
  
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Key Responsibilities

• Promoting education and workforce development programming relevant to NY Creates and NYS initiatives.
• Coordinating internal and external activities and events.
• Maintaining partner communications, assisting with program logistics and reporting, and supporting initiatives that advance New York State's science and technology workforce goals.
• Coordination and execution of education and workforce outreach activities for education and industry partners working with the NY Creates EWD leadership team.
• Activities will include but are not limited to: work based learning and experiential learning programs; student, faculty and adult tours; K-12 STEM outreach; college engagement; and apprenticeship or internship support.
• Support partnership development and outreach to promote education and workforce development initiatives relevant to NY Creates and New York State technology priorities. Responsibilities include coordinating communications with educational institutions, community organizations, and industry representatives, with an emphasis on promoting STEM careers.
• Assist in the development and coordination of externally funded workforce programs and grants, including but not limited to, collecting and organizing program data, supporting proposal preparation, and contributing to required reporting.
• Other reasonable duties assigned.