Position Title:

Lead Coordinator/Trainer (F)

Campus:

Peoria Campus

Employment Type:

Management, StaffFull time

Department:

Workforce Equity Initiative

Start Date:

05/11/2026

Job Description:

Summary:

The Lead Coordinator/Trainer for Workforce Development is primarily responsible for effectively coordinating, supporting, implementing, and providing training for workforce programs. This student-facing position develops and delivers training using an innovative competency-based learning curriculum to enhance employability skills. The Lead Coordinator/Trainer will assist with end-to-end processes, including recruitment, placement, retention, case management, and employment transition. This externally funded position may be assigned to work across multiple funding sources within the Workforce Development department.

This is a grant funded position funded by the Workforce Equity Initiative Grant with an expected end date of 6/30/2026, and the possibility of extension if more funding is available.

Compensation for the Lead Coordinator/Trainer is $50,000-$53,000 a year.

Essential Functions:

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases, related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Implement grant-sponsored programs aimed at increasing employment skills among unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged populations to prepare participants for local high-demand jobs.

• Instruct workforce program curricula, which may include lecture and lab-based classes, reading and math, social and emotional learning, financial and digital literacy, and essential employability skills.

• Empowers clients to improve their financial health through one-on-one counseling, education, and goal-setting regarding budgeting, saving, debt management, and credit building.

• Serve as lead instructor for non-credit workforce programs by monitoring learning environments, conducting regular assessments, and evaluating program services.

• Coordinate end-to-end processes that implement workforce programs, including customer-facing activities supporting recruitment, placement, retention, and case management for workforce participants.

• Collaborate with workforce instructors, staff, and leadership to continuously improve and adapt the participant experience to meet the needs of the student, community, institution, and funder.

• Maintain internal and external partnerships in support of program and institution outcomes.

• Gather, maintain, and analyze data necessary to achieve grant outcomes.

• Participate in the development of departmental goals and strategic plans that support the institutional vision while addressing gaps in workforce skills.

• Provide strategic consultation on workforce programs.

• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree

• Three years of experience providing training or classroom instruction to individuals from underrepresented populations.

• Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in adult education, employment, social work, or training.

• Experience working with underrepresented populations, dislocated workers, or other workforce programs.

• Knowledge of, or experience in, one or more of the following: Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Information Technology, Construction, and/or Health Careers.

• Experience working with multiple technological platforms and systems.

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off;

• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays

• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;

• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;

• on-site childcare center;

• 403(b) retirement plans; and

• State University Retirement System pension plan.

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