Program Coordinator, Workforce Solutions (WFS-BEEP)

Kellogg Community College

Posting Information

External Posting Number: 20130561P

Position Number: INST.PC.BEEP.24

Position Title: Program Coordinator, Workforce Solutions (WFS-BEEP)

Position Type: Administration

Classification: Manager 2 - Administration

Department: Workforce Solutions

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Work Schedule

This is a full-time, grant-funded administration position. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours may be required for job-related meetings and events, as needed by the program and the College. This role requires independent travel between sites within KCC's service region (Calhoun, Barry, and/or Branch counties).

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator provides the management and coordination of activities related to the College's State of Michigan Workforce Plan grant-funded Bruin Engineering Engagement Program (BEEP). Specifically, this programming supports MEDC pillars for opportunity and supporting business and entrepreneurial growth through talent solutions. Due to increased demand for a skilled workforce in the manufacturing sector in our region, this grant centers around outreach and education for the community, specifically focusing on elementary and secondary teachers, students, and their parents about the opportunities and trainings for advanced manufacturing and pre-engineering careers.

The WFS-BEEP Program Coordinator provides support and oversight to the various Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grant-funded outreach activities, including but not limited to educator workshops, a pre-engineering career pipeline program in local middle and high schools, work-based learning for high schoolers, the marketing of manufacturing career pathways, and further support and engagement with annual Manufacturing Day for local k-12 students.

The Program Coordinator provides administrative support in the development and delivery of the project as it relates to outreach, recruitment, and intake, articulation, curriculum development and alignment to industry-recognized credentials, and work-based learning agreements, stakeholder and employer engagement, and grant documentation and compliance. This position is responsible for collecting data and preparing progress and outcomes reports, as required by the grant Scope of Work. They serve a very important delivery role in the College's BEEP initiative, which expands outreach and awareness programs, feeding a pipeline into in-demand career sectors in our region.

Please note that this is a temporary grant-funded position through June 30, 2026.

Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.

KCC Equity Statement

At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by: • Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection; • Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us; • Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and • Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Leadership, Management, Education, Business, or other relate