Position: Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Classification: Professional Support
Department: High School Partnerships

Report to: Director of High School Partnerships

General Job Summary:

This is a full-time position located on the Emmetsburg Campus. Primary responsibilities include leading initiatives and projects that create robust partnerships with regional K-12 school districts, businesses, industries, organizations, and other community partners in order to enhance project-based learning, work experiences aligned with industry-recognized credentials, student learner programs, career exploration, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and internships. Some evening and weekend duties required; moderate regional and state travel required.

% of TIME Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Represent the college in a positive, professional manner with prospective, former and current students, staff, and community.
2. Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgement when making decisions.
3. Establish and maintain good working relations with school districts, other College personnel, and the communities.
4. Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communication.
5. Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
6. Ability to efficiently perform tasks in an environment with frequent interruptions.
7. Ability to utilize a personal computer to access information, enter data, and develop reports.
8. Ability to effectively relate to diverse groups of students.
9. Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Special Demands:

Sedentary to light work. Position involves sitting most of the time and driving to local districts and businesses. Constant (67-100%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and viewing various types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and carrying. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds of force frequently. Required to utilize personal vehicle for some travel. Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance. Will require flexible hours including weekend and evenings and moderate travel.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with two years of demonstrated successful, relevant experience in areas such as education, communications, business and/or project management, or program and resource development.

Salary: $22.12 per hour

Fringe Benefits:

Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement plan.

Application Process:

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2024. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.

Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Iowa Lakes Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code **216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. ** 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. * 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C ** 1681 - 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. * 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. * 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Trudy Ahrens, Equity & Title IX Coordinator, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334, 712.362.0433, tahrens@iowalakes.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

A formal discrimination complaint process is published in the Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, and the Affirmative Action Plan of the College.