Field Coordinator II

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing and directing the work of all contract staff for Professonal Programs  in the Buffalo Training & Upgrading Fun (TUF) office, under the direction and assistance of the Field Manager.
• Work with members to identify educational priorities and get them properly enrolled or applications filed, including travel to facilities
• Develop contracts, process class information, record student data in STAR database, follow up on invoices and payments, and confirm student outcomes
• Maintain understanding of member needs and opportunities in the Western NY area through collaboration with Union, participating employers, TUF staff and Regional TUF offices
• Mentor and coordinate staff, and work on special projects or grant programs
• Develop programs with schools, vendors or training agencies; develop materials and marketing programs to members, including travel to facilities and vendors
• Receive members, answer questions and interview new applicants
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience required in healthcare, education related fields, or labor/management work
• Minimum five (5) year experience handling workforce development programs, higher education, training, career counseling or labor management programs required
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills required and project management skills a plus
• Basic skill level of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Working knowledge of group facilitation/dynamics, and identifying interests of group
• Experience within healthcare sector or unions highly preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills; able to maintain strong partnerships with Union partners in order to ensure training projects are implemented successfully
• Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Flexible and able to work well under pressure, multi-task, establish priorities, and constructive program planning
• Ability to travel to various locations in Upstate NY area required
• Available to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends as required