Coordinator of Workforce Transition and Outreach

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Posted: August 19, 2026. This is a temporary, non-tenure track, full-time (35 hours per week) position with an anticipated start date of December 2026. Work location: CT State Naugatuck Valley (750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708). On-site; not remote.

About the role

The Coordinator of Workforce Transition and Outreach performs a full range of operations and administrative tasks in support of the admission, enrollment, continuing support, advising, registration, and reporting as it relates to supporting transitioning and dislocated workers who are the recipients of training funds through various federal, state, and/or private funded programs. The position serves as a primary advocate for workforce transitions from multiple community agencies including dislocated workers from the One-Stop Centers (WIA/WIB), LEA Adult Education and Technical High School Adult Education, professional associations committed to transitioning adult workers, and other community, state and/or federal agencies with similar missions. In addition, the position is responsible for providing all funding sources with the appropriate information including, but not limited to, projected costs for both credit/non-credit plans of study.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with all college staff and faculty in functional areas such as outreach, recruitment/enrollment services, bursars, mental health and wellness counseling, financial aid, placement testing, and similar functional areas.
• Collaborate with academic areas such as faculty, library, tutoring services, and similar academic functional areas.
• Program advising and retention.
• Program administration.
• General administration.
• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies.
• Service on assigned committees and task forces.
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Skills

• Experience advising students or clients on academic or career pathways.
• Ability to review transcripts or similar documents to guide program placement.
• Strong communication skills for working with applicants, case managers, and agency partners.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use systems such as Banner, Degree Works, CRM, or similar databases.
• Experience preparing reports, submitting documentation, and coordinating with multiple departments.
• Ability to learn and apply college and funding-agency policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate information from interviews or assessments to recommend appropriate programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal staff and external agencies.
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software systems such as BANNER and their related products Degree Works, CRM Advise Handshake, Focus2, or other similar software used to support students from the application, enrollment, and career exploration cycle.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct, student-facing experience in a post-secondary educational setting.
• Working knowledge supporting workforce funding agencies and transitioning/dislocated workers utilizing third-party grant funding to gain/expand their educational credentials.
• Understanding of a comprehensive community college.

Pay

Approximate annual salary: $72,097. Grant-funded position with the potential to renew annually.

Benefits

• Generous leave policies.
• Multiple retirement plan options.
• Comprehensive health insurance choices.
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection.
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable).

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.