Career Pathways and Workforce Development Coordinator

Job Summary The Career Pathways & Workforce Development Coordinator strengthens connections among Sheridan College, K-12 education, employers, and regional workforce partners to develop clear education-to-career pathways aligned with current and emerging workforce needs. Reporting to the Dean of Business & Industry, the Coordinator leads and supports career pathway development, employer and industry engagement, education-to-industry partnerships, and the use of workforce and career assessment data to inform pathway planning. Working collaboratively with the Administrative and Work-Based Learning Coordinator, faculty, K-12 partners, employers, workforce organizations, and community partners, this position helps translate regional workforce needs into coordinated pathways, work-based learning opportunities, industry-recognized credentials, and career-readiness connections for students. The position facilitates pathway development and student connections but does not serve as the College's primary academic counseling or advising function. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Career Pathway Development - 35% - Coordinate the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of career pathways that connect secondary and postsecondary education with high-demand occupations and regional workforce needs. - Support employer involvement in career pathway design, curriculum development, and identification of industry-recognized credentials. - Work with faculty, K-12 educators, and industry partners to align learning experiences with current and emerging workforce competencies. - Identify opportunities to strengthen transitions among K-12, Sheridan College programs, work-based learning, employment, and continued education. - Use regional labor-market information, workforce trends, and employer input to inform pathway development and improvement. - Support identification and development of grant opportunities that advance career pathways and work-based learning initiatives. Employer, Industry & Workforce Engagement - 30% - Develop and maintain productive relationships with employers, industry representatives, workforce organizations, economic development partners, and community stakeholders. - Engage employers in pathway design, curriculum conversations, work-based learning, credential development, and other education-to-industry initiatives. - Identify current and emerging workforce needs and communicate relevant trends to College and K-12 partners. - Expand employer awareness of opportunities to participate in internships, job shadowing, career exploration, classroom engagement, and other work-based learning activities. - Represent Sheridan College and Northern Wyoming Community College District in regional workforce and career pathway collaborations as assigned. Education & Community Partnerships - 20% - Coordinate with Sheridan College faculty and staff, Sheridan and Johnson County K-12 schools, and other education partners to strengthen career pathways and education-to-workforce connections. - Serve as a liaison among education, employers, workforce organizations, and community partners for career pathway initiatives. - Collaborate closely with the Administrative and Work-Based Learning Coordinator to ensure pathway development and employer partnerships translate into effective work-based learning opportunities. - Support community outreach, presentations, events, and collaborative initiatives that increase awareness and participation in career pathways. Pathway Data, Career Readiness & Student Connections - 10% - Interpret, organize, and share career assessment information, workforce data, and other relevant information to support pathway planning and program improvement. - Coordinate the distribution and appropriate use of career assessment data, including YouScience or comparable tools, across partner institutions. - Help students understand available education-to-career pathways and connect them with the appropriate academic advising, career services, faculty, work-based learning, or workforce resources for individualized guidance. - Coordinate career-readiness resources and programming that prepare students to participate successfully in work-based learning and employment opportunities. - Use appropriate College systems, technology, and data-management tools to document activities and support program evaluation. 5. Other Duties - 5% - Follow College and departmental policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and data-security practices. - Participate in departmental and College initiatives, professional development, and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in workforce development, business, career and technical education, organizational development, human resources, economic development, communications, or a related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. - Three years of progressively responsible experience in workforce development, career and technical education, employer engagement, career pathways, work-based learning, economic development, education-industry partnerships, or a closely related area. - Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects involving multiple stakeholders, priorities, and timelines. - Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. - Ability to work effectively with employers, educators, students, workforce partners, and community organizations. Preferred Qualifications - Five or more years of relevant experience. - Experience working with K-12 schools, community colleges, career and technical education (CTE), or workforce development systems. - Experience developing or supporting career pathways, work-based learning, industry partnerships, or industry-recognized credentials. - Experience interpreting labor-market, workforce, career-assessment, or program data. - Experience with student information systems, CRM platforms, learning management systems, or other relevant data-management tools. - Experience supporting grant-funded workforce, education, or work-based learning initiatives. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of workforce development, career pathways, CTE, work-based learning, and education-to-industry partnership models. - Awareness of workforce trends and industry sectors relevant to Wyoming and regional economic development. - Ability to build and sustain partnerships across education, business, industry, government, and community organizations. - Ability to translate employer and workforce needs into practical pathway-development strategies. - Strong organizational and project-coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously. - Ability to interpret and communicate data clearly and ethically. - Ability to work independently, exercise initiative and sound judgment, and contribute effectively as part of a collaborative team. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn College technology, data systems, and emerging workplace tools. Working Conditions - Standard office and campus environment with regular interaction with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners. - Some evening and weekend assignments may be required. - Local and regional travel within Sheridan County, Johnson County, and surrounding service areas may be required