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Coordinator, Manufacturing Outreach & Career Exploration (PT Temporary, Grant Funded), CPTN60063PHED

Position Number: 6328610
Location: Glen Ellyn, IL
Position Type: Extension and Outreach

Coordinator, Manufacturing Outreach & Career Exploration (PT Temporary, Grant Funded), CPTN60063PHED

Coordinator, Manufacturing Outreach & Career Exploration (PT Temporary, Grant Funded), CPTN60063PHED
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Part-Time Career Exploration Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the Take Back the Trades grant at College of DuPage, funded by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Based at the college, this position is dedicated to creating and facilitating career exploration opportunities in manufacturing-particularly for middle and high school students. The coordinator will lead outreach efforts, engage with local communities and schools, and ensure the effective execution of all grant-related initiatives.

Assist in the implementation, tracking, and reporting of Take Back the Trades grant activities.

Develop and facilitate career exploration programs for students, with a focus on middle and high school students, and an emphasis on high-demand careers in manufacturing.

Coordinate logistics for student visit days, including pre-apprenticeship and a career exposure event at College of DuPage in Fall 2025.

Organize and manage the Champion Now series of manufacturing workshops for middle school students at TCD and COD.

Support the planning and execution of the manufacturing pre-apprenticeship program, providing high school students and recent graduates with hands-on exposure to careers in manufacturing.

Assist high school graduates in exploring and securing apprenticeship opportunities in the manufacturing sector.

Track student participation and maintain a comprehensive database of engagement across all connected programs.

Contribute written content for grant reports and future funding proposals.

Perform other duties as assigned to support program goals.

Qualifications:

Education
- Minimum: Two-year college or technical degree in the areas of education, human resources, manufacturing or related field
- Preferred: Four-year degree

Experience
- 1-3 years experience working in office or education setting
- Experience with event planning/coordination

Working Conditions:

Background check required.

Hiring Range:
Starting pay begins at $20.14/hr. based on experience

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers regular part-time positions a variety of fringe benefits including retirement benefits, access to holiday pay, personal time and other discounts on classes.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2526?c=cod