Program Coordinator, Corporate College Programs

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This is a responsible, professional educational program support position reporting to the (Director or Manager). The position is responsible for activities related to the development and marketing of corporate college programs. Work requires the analysis of complex problems, planning of various interrelated activities, and frequently the coordination of multiple projects or functions. Will be required to engage community networks and assess training needs from industry in multiple county areas. 

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Identifies and develops Corporate College programs with the Workforce Education Council (WEC), local Chambers of Commerce, Small Business Development Council and Central Florida Development Council. 
• Provides internal and external marketing of Corporate College programs and training solutions. 
• Assists in curriculum development and fee structures for Business and Industry programs and training solutions. 
• Assists in instructor student selection and training to ensure SME status. 
• Represents the college at various area association meetings and conferences. 
• Plans, designs and schedules Corporate College training sessions and workshops. 
• Prepares correspondence, secures room reservations, selects course instructors, calculates course fees, and prepares forms for fee approval. 
• Ensures that all course information is input into Genesis. This includes new customers, complete fee approval forms and arrangements made for special materials and equipment. 
• Ensures that registration and course evaluation activities are completed. 
• Implements training effectiveness surveys. 
• Produces certificates for students, follow-up visits with business clients. 
• Ensures that files and records are maintained for training courses. 

Typical Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of curriculum development, instructional methods, and evaluation for professional development programs. 
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of individuals within and outside of the college, frequently in professional and administrative positions. 
• Ability to work independently on general assignments, with the responsibility for planning details of procedure and methods to obtain definite objectives and to make decisions within broad limitations of policy and professional standards. 
• Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel. 

 
Working Conditions/Additional Information

• Normal office working conditions.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is level P14. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

Required Education:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree is required. 

Required Experience: 

• At least three years of professional, exempt experience in project management, project support, program/class instruction or training administration is required (other requirements may be required based on program needs). 

Supplemental Information:

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered: 

• a resume.
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).

 
Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship. 
• To request Veteran’s Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.  
• Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment.  For information about the College’s equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, FL 33803

863.669.2903

compliance@polk.edu 

For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance 

We encourage applicants to provide feedback on their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.