Field Coordinator I

Responsibilities

• Provide students with educational, career advising, and tuition assistance services to union members at healthcare worksites
• Coordinate the development and implementation of adult education and skills training programs for workers; partner with vendors, market program and recruit students
• Work with labor-management committees to identify training needs and promote fund
•         Partner with union staff and leaders to promote fund and develop opportunities to serve members
•         Research appropriate vendors, negotiate training contracts, and evaluate program quality and success
•         Travel to multiple healthcare facilities across a large geographic area in Central NY
•         Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

•         Bachelor’s degree in Education, Career Counseling or equivalent years of experience required
•         Minimum two (2) years’ experience in adult higher education, union and labor relations, or workforce development required
•        Knowledge of adult education principles and best practices and career coaching
•         Knowledge of career and educational pathways and degree programs in the health care field a plus
•         Demonstrated accomplishment and experience in designing, planning, implementing and evaluating education and training programs
•         Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
•         Strong attention to details and ability to work well independently
•         Ability to travel to various locations in the New York City and Upstate NY area
•         Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed