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