Business And Industry Outreach Coordinator

Location : Zanesville Campus, OH
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Division: Academic Services
Department: Academic Services
Opening Date: 11/08/2023
Position Description
The Business and Industry Outreach Coordinator will support and coordinate the client outreach, marketing, training, invoicing/purchasing, and reporting functions of the OSU Manufacturing Partnership (MEP) and Zane State College collaboration.
The Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for such duties as coordinating trainings and events, connecting and working with vendors/service providers to develop and schedule trainings and projects, and assist the Dean of Workforce Development as needed. The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the OSU South Centers MEP Program Manager and Staff to make sure there is an open flow of communication and collaboration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Outreach to regional manufacturers to share information about the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, assist with needs assessment, and work collaboratively to secure training and/or other services needed for the company to grow their business.

• Coordinate trainings/projects, connect with vendors/service providers to develop training/project schedules.
  
• Secure materials, location, supplies, for trainings/projects.
  
• Assist Dean of Workforce Development as needed.

Data collection and SalesForce reporting
Work with the Human Resources department and business department to execute vendor/service provider contracts, create purchase orders, and process invoices for payment. Create expenditure reports on grant funds as requested.
Event planning:

• Schedule and coordinate training programs such as arranging program facilities, catering, speakers, etc.
  
• Create and edit presentations.
  
• Receive, process, and confirm program/event registrations.
  
• Develop marketing opportunities in conjunction with OSU MEP team.

Attend relevant trainings and events. Maintain awareness of regional growth and/or challenges relevant to the manufacturing sector
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience working with Business and Industry and workforce development programs
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with people of varying degrees of responsibility
Event/project management skills
Preference will be given to candidates with experience working directly with manufacturing companies and/or experience developing training programs
Employment and Benefits
Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.
ZSC offers a wide array of affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, and retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off work options including sick and personal leave, annual holidays, and vacation accrual
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services

As a ZSC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, ZSC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (STRS/SERS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
The final candidate is subject to the successful completion of reference checks and a background check.
Zane State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present, or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation.
Excellent benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and retirement.
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Please indicate you years of experience in Business and Industry workforce development.

• Less than one year
• One year but less than three year.
• Three to five years
• Five to seven years
• Eight or more years

02
Please indicate the highest degree you hold.

• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

Required Question