
Workforce Development Coordinator - Health Careers
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Workforce Development Coordinator – Health Careers is responsible for the overall planning, and implmetaion of continuing education healthcare training programs within the Continuing Education department. This position supports student enrollment, externship coordination, credential tracking, and ensures programs meet regulatory and institutional requirementsCharacteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Research, coordinate, evaluate, and implement workforce education courses and programs aligned with regional healthcare industry needs and licensure/certification requirements.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with healthcare employers, clinical sites, and regulatory bodies to support student training and placement.
- Manage formal agreements with clinical partners and credentialing agencies.
- Develop, revise, and schedule Continuing Education Health program courses on a quarterly basis.
- Work closely with instructors to ensure syllabi, course objectives, and instructional materials meet program standards and outcomes.
- Ensure all course documentation—including registration, attendance, credentialing, and compliance paperwork—is submitted accurately and timely.
- Serve as a liaison between the College and the healthcare industry to identify training needs and support job placement.
- Participate in recruitment events such as program orientations, community outreach events, health fairs, and workforce summits.
- Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of Continuing Education faculty for health programs.
- Facilitate coordination of clinical rotations, externships, and hands-on training with healthcare facilities.
- Represent the College at local, regional, or state conferences and workforce development meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Continuing Education, Dean of Community Education, Provost/VP of Academic Affairs, Associate Provost/Strategic & Collaborative Partnerships, or President.
Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills
NOTICE: Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
- 3 years of experience in healthcare, continuing education, workforce training, or instructional support
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- In a field such as a Biology, Health Sciences, Education, or Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Experience in allied health, adult learning environments, or higher education settings with knowledge of adult learning or administration.
- Medical certification (e.g., CMA, PCT, Phlebotomy Tech, etc)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experienced in the use of personal computer and various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Must have effective organizational, planning, written, and oral communication in English and Spanish and must possess interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to exhibit analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to follow through on details and develop creative solutions.
- The ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment is preferred.
Additional Information
Supervision Exercised
Continuing Education Adjunct Instructors
Supervision Received
Director of Continuing Education
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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