Coordinator, CNC/Uniquely Abled Academy Programs (FT- Limited Term Employment)

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant and is funded through June 30, 2026.

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with prospects, students, parents and referral provider agencies. Conduct regular meetings with key stakeholders.
• Manage communication from participants, service coordinators, family members, and referral agencies.
• Oversee and coordinate the program application, intake, and orientation process for all participants and ensure appropriate policies and procedures are followed.
• Coordinate soft skills/job readiness skills instruction provided by the MATC CareerHub.
• Work closely with the UAA instructors, students, and service providers to address issues and coordinate wrap around services as identified by the faculty and case manager.
• Collaborate with UAA Program Specialist/Case Manager to establish student achievement/development goals and progress.
• Coordinate with the CareerHub staff to assist and direct students who do not successfully graduate the Uniquely Abled Academy or are not offered positions.
• Manage funding and program budget.
• Manage and prepare progress reports including notes from the case manager to document program outcomes including grades, graduation, and employment.
• Assist in placing graduates in appropriate employment. Coordinate and provide tours for employers on campus, and to our potential employers.
• Provide employer Uniquely Abled awareness training for potential employers.
• Establish relationships with agencies and nonprofits that can help in publicizing the program.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.
• Coordination of Perkins CNC Grant.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree.

Required Experience: 2 years of project development/management experience

Preferred Experience: 1 year experience working with an Autism at Work program.

Specialty Skills: Minimum of 1-year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

COMPETENCIES

• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal savvy
• Communicates effectively
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to work in teams. Collaboration is essential to the outcome of this work.
• Project development, management and coordination skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication including public speaking
• Basic math
• Ability to work on and manage multiple projects
• Administrative, clerical, and computer skills including (MS Word and Excel)
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Knowledge of referring agencies and ability to recruit/generate interest
• Strong marketing and PR Skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 15lbs, carry, and push up to 20 lbs. and ability to pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear and speak.
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 45% of time spent sitting, 40 % of time standing, 15% of time walking.

Start Date: This position supports the CareerHub Department and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours: Up to 40 hours weekly, in-person, Downton campus. Monday - Friday. Hours vary based on departmental needs. Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.

Salary: Salary is determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity. Salary determination will be only based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application, please include complete work history. This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant and is funded through June 30, 2026.

EEO/AA: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.