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NEOGOV · 3 hours ago

Coordinator, Workforce Development CEJA grant

Kankakee, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$53K/yr - $67K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Workforce Development Coordinator for the CEJA grant at Kankakee Community College. The primary function of this role is to provide academic advisement and transitional support for students enrolled in the CEJA program, while also overseeing career services and placement activities.

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Responsibilities

Advises a caseload of eligible students by conducting needs assessments and creating academic plans with course selections that align with participants’ career goals. Monitors academic progress towards graduation while completing documentation required by Kankakee Community College (KCC) and the CEJA grant

Provides professional guidance and advisement to program participants regarding CEJA programming and careers

Contributes to retention efforts by periodically following up with participants, implementing remediation plans, making referrals to college and community resources, and continuously monitoring progress towards graduation and transfer

Contributes to the student recruitment process by generating enrollment reports and contacting potential students. Makes presentations to prospective students, faculty, staff, and advisors, explaining program eligibility guidelines and program goals in order to obtain referrals. Completes the onboarding process with new program participants by ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is secured, communicating grant objectives, program resources, and student expectations

Develops and conducts workshops for participants to improve academic skills, financial and economic literacy, and increase knowledge of financial aid

Conducts and analyzes event survey results to determine the effectiveness of programming and implement appropriate changes

Coordinates program event details which includes initiating and processing contracts with external stakeholders in accordance with established procedures

In collaboration with program staff, assists with gathering information required for the CEJA Grant Reporting

Assists the Dean of Business, Technology and Human Services in grant spending and tracking as requested

Qualification

Academic AdvisementGrant Program ExperienceCommunication SkillsWorkshop DevelopmentStudent RecruitmentMicrosoft OfficeData AnalysisCommunity College Experience