Workforce Development Program Coordinator Business & Industries

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

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Position Details

Posted:  February 25, 2026
Level: Educational Assistant
Employment Type: Temporary position, non-tenure track position
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week 
Anticipated Start Date: April 2026
Work Location: CT State Naugatuck Valley 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by March 11, 2026.

Position Summary

The Educational Assistant for Business and Industry performs a full range of operations and administrative tasks in support of the workforce development and continuing education program department at the Danbury and Waterbury Campuses of Naugatuck Valley. The Naugatuck Valley Campus is part of the CT State Community College system, and the focus of this position is to plan, develop, create, and implement courses for continuing education and workforce development programs with an affinity to business, industry, computer skills and IT areas.  Responsible for responding to local demand for training and programs, and the overall effectiveness of courses offered in the Workforce Development/Continuing Education Department. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of The Interim Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WD/CE) or another administrator, the Workforce Development Program Coordinator is accountable for the administration of the campus’s workforce development and continuing education programs and courses through effective performance in these essential areas:

Key responsibilities include:

• Recruit, evaluate, interview, hire, onboard, evaluate and oversee WD/CE instructors.
• Maintain syllabi, course records, assessments, and reports for responsible programs.
• Create and develop new programs in collaboration with the local workforce needs and campus initiatives.
• Manage program and instructional needs within the allotted budget.
• Manage courses and programs completely from course design, calendar and syllabi to training and evaluation of teaching staff.
• Utilize CT State technology for course administration and teaching platforms.
• Attend appropriate workshops and training as requested by the supervisor.
• Acquire computer/technology competencies as appropriate for the position.
• Perform other professional or job-related duties as assigned.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferably in a business or industry field; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in teaching or working in an adult learning environment, providing student, instructor, and administrative support for responsible programs.
• Information technology and digital literacy skills.
• Planning and course development experience in an academic setting.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Employment, training, and educational experience in related fields of business, computers and IT.

Salary 

• $39.44 hourly

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
• Links to external resume sites are not accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.