Advanced Manufacturing Coordinator

Working at IRSC has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits package:

Wellness Wonders: Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits designed to support your fitness, mental well-being, and overall happiness are waiting for you.

Retirement Radiance: Picture your future shining as bright as your career! Our retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're planting the seeds for your retirement bliss.

Generous Time-Off Universe: Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time, ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm.

Career Launchpad: Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.

Are you passionate about building bridges between education and industry? In this impactful role, you'll support the development of cutting-edge workforce training and education solutions that connect students with meaningful career opportunities in advanced manufacturing. From fostering partnerships with local businesses to facilitating job placements, you'll play a critical role in preparing the next generation of skilled professionals. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, data-driven environment, join us in creating pathways to success for students and local industry alike!

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:

• Associate Degree in relations, marketing, economics, finance, or a related field;
• Experience in business-academic engagement and workforce development programs;
• Knowledge of the local and regional manufacturing business portfolios;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Ability to develop and present technical and marketing materials to key stakeholders and the general public;
• Ability to generate and analyze reports with statistical, geographic, and demographic data.

The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support the development of data-driven workforce training and education solutions;
• Assist with establishing and maintaining relationships with area businesses, industry representatives, and the community that lead to career placements and/or workforce retention;
• Facilitate student placement and retention in the advanced manufacturing workforce;
• Work with employers to develop and maintain partnerships while identifying quality employment opportunities for students;
• Assist in expanding employer partnerships.

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Connect employers to students in the advanced manufacturing programs;
• Support the development of the advanced manufacturing workforce through collaboration with Treasure Coast Manufacturing Association, chambers of commerce, economic development specialists, and other key business partners;
• Assist employers in establishing advanced manufacturing training solutions at the college;
• Analyze and evaluate data for the improvement of student placement and employer engagement;
• Facilitate employer-driven hiring events and business roundtables;
• Plan, coordinate, and attend focused and community events to increase awareness and admissions for appropriate advanced manufacturing programs;
• Accurately responding to all inquiries in a timely manner;
• Assembling, compiling, and submitting requested reports to the Executive Director's office;
• Completing other duties and assuming other duties and responsibilities as assigned.