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College of Western Idaho is hiring a Coordinator, Work-Based Learning Center to connect underserved students with job placement, internships, and community support that strengthen retention and career readiness. The coordinator designs grant-aligned programs and events, tracks participation outcomes, and works one-on-one with students on career exploration and résumé development.

Highlights

Design and run grant-aligned initiatives and events that promote student retention and pathways to gainful employment.
Identify and track students facing economic or personal challenges who may benefit from services.
Connect students to campus and community support resources, plus academic and career exploration help.
Advise students one-on-one on job placement, internships, externships, work-study, and résumé development.
Recruit, train, and supervise work-study employees while promoting Center offerings across campus.
Collect and report participation and outcomes data to meet funding and institutional reporting requirements.
Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, including two years working directly with students or clients.
Offer includes a retirement plan with over 11% employer contribution, HSA/FSA accounts, paid life and disability insurance, eleven paid holidays, and a tuition discount.
Earn $43,919 - $50,000 per year in a full-time role.
Prefer candidates with 2-3 years in college counseling, advising, or career counseling and Spanish/English bilingual skills.

Coordinator, Work-Based Learning Center Full Description

Reports To:

Executive Director

Position Status:

Full-Time

Posted Pay Range:

$43,919.00 - $50,000.00

Are you passionate about helping underserved students thrive and succeed? As the Work-Based Learning Center Coordinator, you'll champion student well-being, retention, and career readiness by connecting learners—especially those facing barriers—with vital support, opportunities, and community resources. If you’re energized by meaningful collaboration, data-driven impact, and making a difference in students’ lives, this role is your chance to lead with purpose.

You will have the opportunity to work with the following individuals:

Individuals preparing for non-traditional fields. (Anyone who is training to work in a field traditionally held by the opposite gender.)
Single parents, including single pregnant women (Unemployed or underemployed people who are responsible for a dependent in the home)
Displaced Homemaker (Anyone who must seek training or paid employment outside of the home due to separation, divorce, death, or disability of spouse)
Individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults
Individuals with disabilities
Out-of-workforce individuals
English learners
Homeless individuals described in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system
Youth with a parent who is a member of the armed forces; and is on active duty

Why Join CWI?

At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Implement Targeted Programs and Events

Design and execute initiatives that align with grant funding requirements, program assessments, and institutional goals.
Organize events that promote student retention and pathways to gainful employment.
Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of activities and adjust strategies accordingly.

Support Student Success Through Personalized Guidance and Resource Connection

Identify and track students who may benefit from services, especially those facing economic or personal challenges.
Connect students to appropriate campus and community support resources.
Provide academic and career exploration support to help students transition successfully into the workforce.

Manage and Report Program Outcomes

Collect, analyze, and report data on program participation, outcomes, and impact.
Use data to inform continuous improvement and align efforts with CWI initiatives.
Ensure compliance with reporting requirements tied to funding and institutional metrics.

Engage and Support Students Through the Work-Based Learning Center

Work one-on-one with students seeking services such as job placement, internships, externships, work-study, career exploration, and résumé development.
Recruit, train, and supervise work-study employees to support the Center’s mission.
Promote Center offerings across campus to drive engagement and participation.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience, including two years working directly with students or clients.
Ability to interpret academic and administrative policy.
Strong technical abilities: database systems, online learning software, presentation software, Microsoft Office suites, or equivalent.
Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to represent the college in a positive way to diverse populations.
Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Strong event planning/coordination skills.
Ability to work remotely as well as travel between various locations to provide programming and services.
2-3 years of experience in college/university counseling, advising, career counseling, or in goal-oriented, client-service work preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Additional Instructions for Applicants:

All candidates must reside within Idaho. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits:

For information on health insurance, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov

Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

Interested?

We invite and welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application! Keep in mind, your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role.

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