To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.  

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Workplace Learning Connection is a department of Kirkwood Community College. Our service population is the K-12 education system of the Grant Wood Area Education Agency Area 10. We believe in a vibrant community with a workforce ready for a changing world and will engage with the next generation as they learn to navigate and connect to our shared future. Workplace Learning Connection Large Events Coordinator will share responsibility for supporting the needs of business and education in developing our future workforce within a regional system.  

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:  

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. 
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and accountability for our actions.  
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.  
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.  
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.  

• Provide for delivery of Workplace Learning Connection services for all school districts in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington Counties.
• Provide for large-group, multi-school, off-campus events including the following:
  • Industry tours
  • STEAM Institute for area 7^th graders
  • Financial Literacy Fair for area 8^th graders
  • Construction Apprenticeship Fair
  • Build My Future
• Manage designated events through collaboration with WLC Business and/or School Liaisons as well as school district leads.
• Develop the communication, documentation and timing of events
• Maintain the documentation or each event and share with the appropriate staff
• Work collaboratively with the WLC Program Specialists: Business, School, Intern and support staff
• Promote business, education and community visibility of Workplace Learning Connection offices.
• Provide other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Able and willing to represent Kirkwood Community College and Workplace Learning Connection in the most positive manner with students, business, school district and community partners.
• Self-motivated, energetic and possess high quality standards for program outcomes.
• Willing and able to work in a team-based environment with the many clients served.
• Ability to express oneself effectively in written and oral communication.
• Comfortable with current technology use including Microsoft Office Suite and Google
• Positively represent WLC office diverse business, school and community audiences.
• Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Able to work under pressure and participate, occasionally, in events during non-traditional work hours.
• Assess work-based learning needs and develop services to meet those needs in collaboration with WLC team.
• Evaluate program effectiveness with guidance from WLC colleagues.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Constant (67-100%) reaching, sitting, grasping, talking and hearing and viewing computer screen and other types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) standing, walking and repetitive motion. Frequent (34-66%): travel to businesses, industries, schools and agencies. Occasional (10-33%) kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Bachelor’s degree with two years of demonstrated successful, relevant experience in areas, such as education, business and/or project management, program and resource development
• Knowledge of databases and computers
• A valid driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Existing business and/or school connections in one or more counties of the Kirkwood service area
• Preference will be given to candidates with successful related experiences in both business and education.