MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COORDINATOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

GRADE: 15

JOB CODE: 1040

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Develops, implements and coordinates the recruitment and placement of students in the Cooperative Education Program.

Scope

This position works in the area of cooperative education. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff and students. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the position of Office Coordinator and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Coordinates with faculty, students and employers for integration of cooperative education programs; assists faculty with curriculum revisions related to cooperative education; maintains liaison with employers to provide adequate number and appropriate placement for students; counsels students on job-related issues; assists in the promotions and marketing of co-operative education opportunities to the community and potential clientele; develops policies and procedures for the program; prepares and monitors program budget; evaluates total program; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: cooperative education; job placement; policy development; centralized policies and procedures.

Ability to: promote co‑op education to the community; evaluate program; supervise assigned staff; conduct presentations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be college degree in education or related field and/or experience in job placement or administration of educational programs.

Special Conditions of Employment

Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.