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Foundation for California Community Colleges · 1 day ago

Workforce Development Specialist, AgSTEP/Student Success Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $80K/yr

Foundation for California Community Colleges is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to join their mission of supporting California Community Colleges. This role involves connecting students to program opportunities, maintaining student data, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support the success of AgTech/AgStep programs.

Higher EducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Interface with students, faculty, department leadership, FoundationCCC staff, community partners and vendors to coordinate the employment opportunities

Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and conduct outreach and recruitment activities, orientations, workshops and events for AgTech/AgStep program participants

Coordinates phases of the grants process, including budgeting, data gathering and maintaining compliance. Serves as liaison person between students, the college district and with other community organizations

Determine student initial and ongoing eligibility for program or services; track individual student and cohort progress, and provide regular reports to management and agencies as requested

Qualification

Workforce developmentProgram coordinationData managementOutreachRecruitmentProject planningStudent supportCollaboration

Required

Must be a self-starter, quick learner, and highly motivated

Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize projects while keeping appropriate personnel apprised of status on a regular basis

Human-centered approach to supporting students

Mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people's lives for the better

Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals

Benefits

Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings

CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans

Carrot reproductive health and fertility support

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer