The position is responsible for developing employer relationships to support the WEI program and students employment opportunities and to facilitate the employability skills training course and student workshops. Responsible for providing students at the Crisp Technology Center with wrap-around services to assist with retention in the program.
Organizational Relationship:
This position reports to the WEI Director, who reports to the Vice President of Student Services, who reports to the President of the College.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelors degree.
Experience in workforce development or career placement.
Proficiency in establishing new relationships and planning.
Ability to interact and engage with diverse students and community members and a commitment to serve underrepresented students.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to community college mission and philosophy.
Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.
Work with entire College community in an effective and positive manner.
Essential Functions:
Carry out strategies in the workforce partnership plan.
Establish meaningful relationships with local employers and local chambers of commerce to understand business, job opportunities, and needs of employers.
Facilitate the employability skills curriculum using GPEAK.
Support students throughout the career search including job interviewing skills, resume writing, and cover letter development.
Research and maintain current career opportunities for WEI programs. Build relationship with KC instructors for WEI sponsored programs and collaborate on appropriate career placement.
Develop, facilitate and support workshops, career fairs, meetings, and other events/activities related to career development, workforce development and career placement.
Track employment of students for ICCB reporting requirements.
Collaborate with the WEI Director to provide wrap-around services to students at the Crisp Technology Center.
Assist WEI Director in onboarding of students.
Address barriers to students success including academic, financial and personal challenges.
Attend and participate in conferences and workshops as they relate to the job duties.
Other Functions:
Provide input in the planning and budget process for grant opportunities.
Assist the appropriate College staff in follow-up activities for graduating or existing WEI students.
Assist the appropriate College staff in the dissemination of information dealing with Kaskaskia College programs and activities for students and the community.
Participate in commencement exercises.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None.
Supervisory Controls:
While consultation with WEI Director is available as necessary, the WEI Coach/Workforce Partnership Coordinator must be able to work independently and with a minimum amount of supervision.
Guidelines:
Position is expected to follow all Kaskaskia College policies and procedures, along with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Position is also expected to adhere to and promote College core values of compassion, honesty, respect, fairness, and responsibility.
Personal Relationships:
Employee will have daily contact with students, other College employees and will have frequent contact with businesses and community.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Travel within the College district, as well as occasional overnight travel is required as
necessary. This position will have shared office space as well as opportunities to work
remotely from home as determined jointly with supervisor approval.
Kaskaskia College
Human Resources
RE: WEI coach/Workforce Partnership Coordinator WEI121925
27210 College Road
Centralia, IL 62801
618-545-3072 hr@kaskaskia.edu
As an AA/EEO employer Kaskaskia College is interested in receiving applications from individuals who would enhance the diversity of the College.
BENEFIT SUMMARY SHEET FOR EXECUTIVE/MANAGERIAL AND PROFESSIONAL/MANAGERIAL STAFF
The following information is based on the current employee fringe benefits that Kaskaskia College offers. It is not intended to be a contractual agreement and in no way limits Kaskaskia College from altering such benefits in the future.
VACATION LEAVE 1.66 days per month, for a total of 20 days per fiscal year
SICK LEAVE 12 days per fiscal year
ILLINOIS PAID WORKERS ACT LEAVE 5 days per fiscal year
PAID HOLIDAYS Minimum of 13 paid holidays per year
HEALTH INSURANCE is effective the first day of the month after hire date and includes comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage.
Rates effective 9/1/25:
$308.00 per month employee only coverage
$492.00 per month employee plus one
$524.00 per month employee plus family
Provider is Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois
LIFE INSURANCE is provided by the College and is effective the first day of the month after hire date. The benefit amount is equal to annual salary. Additional voluntary insurance is available at employees expense.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT and 403(b) PLANS are also available.
RETIREMENT PLAN
The State Universities Retirement System requires that 8% of an employees monthly gross pay is deducted for individual retirement purposes.
It is also required that .85% of an employees monthly gross pay be deducted to fund the College Insurance Plan for Community College Retirees.
TUITION WAIVERS areavailable for staff and family.
