Program Coordinator - Career and Continuing Education

Personnel Requisition

Personnel Requisition

Posting Number: 201101541P Job Title: Program Coordinator - Career and Continuing Education Location: The Groves Center Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time Pay Rate: Minimum of $44,767 per year. Salary will be determined based upon education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements. Position Type: Staff Department: Continuing Ed & Life Enrichment Job Summary:

How would you like to be directly involved in demand driven workforce and community programs at Kalamazoo Valley Community College? If you would thrive in a fast-paced environment with other like-minded individuals working together to coordinate and enhance the activities related to training and barrier removal, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Us

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.

About the Opportunity

Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator within Career and Continuing Education. In this role, you will support the instructional mission of the institution and promote positive student and customer relations. This role will directly support the activities related to training and development for area businesses, community members, and other diverse populations as well as manage the demand driven programs in various formats to meet the needs of the region.

Specific Responsibilities of this Position

• Interpret and respond to customer training account inquiries.
• Research, evaluate and recommend training solutions, programs, and delivery modes for implementation.
• Work collaboratively with program directors, peers and support staff to accomplish unit goals.
• Provide onsite program support on the campuses of Kalamazoo Valley and onsite at customer/community locations.
• Works with other program staff to provide regular cross training and back up.
• Organize, facilitate, and direct training procedures/processes to ensure compliance with internal/external audit and grant requirements.
• Draft, prepare and verify that customer, instructor and vendor training contracts comply with institutional policies and procedures.
• Manage folder compliance process for programs.
• Foster industry relationships that grow Kalamazoo Valley Programs. Introduce training programs, the purpose of the training and instructors to business customers.
• Assist students with securing employment through placement programming for career academy students and alumni including coaching and facilitation of employer to student matching.
• Track, analyze and report training data in a manner that compares actual results against stated goals and objectives.
• Assists subject matter experts with developing curriculum for training programs.
• Works with businesses and community organizations to source funding for training programs.
• Works regionally off campus to support training programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are requirements for this position. An example of this would be an associate degree in an appropriate field and three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Physical Demands: Work Hours: Core hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but hours are adjusted to support programming including some nights and weekends. Posting Date 05/28/2026 Closing Date: Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply online at: jobs.kvcc.edu.

This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by June 14, 2026.

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Professional References
• Letter of Recommendation 2

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Individuals who use tobacco products will not be hired into any full-time position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Do you use tobacco products?
• Yes
• No