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Manufacturing Workforce Development Coordinator

Position Number: 6860518
Location: Bend, OR
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Manufacturing Workforce Development Coordinator

Position Number: B1223PD
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

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:

Develop and maintain relationships with local manufacturing employers to identify internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities
Create and implement systems for coordinating work-based learning placements
Organize recruitment events, site visits, and networking opportunities connecting students with industry partners
Facilitate employer interviews and hiring processes for program graduates

Recruitment and Outreach:

Partner with Admissions and Records and the Office of High School Partnerships to engage prospective students
Establish relationships with high school counselors, career centers, teachers, and community organizations
Design and deliver interactive presentations at high schools, career fairs, trade events, and community venues
Conduct virtual and in-person information sessions to promote program awareness

Data Management and Grant Compliance:

Track and document student academic progress, completion rates, and employment outcomes
Maintain systems for monitoring post-completion student employment in local manufacturing industry
Monitor FIPSE grant expenditures to ensure benchmarks are met on schedule
Prepare and submit local, state, and federal reports as required

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.

Ability to advise students on college success strategies, academic planning, career development, and institutional policies and procedures
Knowledge of workforce development programming, educational initiatives, and work-based learning coordination
Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and industry partners
Strong cultural competence with ability to communicate effectively and develop relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
Ability to lead recruitment efforts targeting underrepresented students to increase diversity in the skilled trades workforce
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
Ability to facilitate conflict resolution and work collaboratively in team environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, database systems, email, website editing, and modern office equipment
Ability to collect, track, and analyze data for reporting purposes and grant compliance

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors 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 Drivers License, as occasional travel is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

workforce development programming.
working in higher education.
working on Federal, State, and/or local grants.
providing career coaching and job readiness resources to individuals.

To apply, visit https://jobs.cocc.edu/postings/11820

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 COCCs EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.