Trade & Industry Coordinator

Job Summary

Do you have a passion for technical trades and a drive to build a stronger workforce? Are you a strategic connector who enjoys bridging the gap between education and industry? If so, Hawkeye Community College has an exciting opportunity for you! Our Business and Community Education team is seeking a full-time Trade & Industry Coordinator to lead and grow our technical training programs.

As our Trade & Industry Coordinator, you are the primary architect of our registered apprenticeship and continuing education offerings. You spend your time assessing the needs of local employers, recruiting expert instructors, and ensuring our curriculum remains at the cutting edge of industry standards. More than just an administrator, you serve as a vital mentor and advocate, guiding students toward successful career placements and strengthening the economic fabric of the Cedar Valley. If you are an organized, forward-thinking professional with a background in the trades, we want to hear from you!

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Essential Job Functions

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops, implements, and coordinates workforce training programs and courses, including registered apprenticeship training within the scope of federal and state standards.

• Obtains, organizes and develops curriculum, training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials. curriculum, training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, and evaluate training materials prepared by instructors.

• Assesses and analyzes training needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or consultation with stakeholders and instructors, and devise offerings to address those needs.

• Selects, assigns, recruits, supervises, and evaluates program instructors.

• Coordinates recruitment and placement of training program participants.

• Designs, plans, organizes, and directs orientation and training programs, scheduling classes based on the availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.

• Prepares and monitors training budgets, justify expenditures, and negotiate contracts with clients for desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses.

• Oversees the registration of new sponsors and apprentices with Department of Labor.

• Monitors, evaluates, and records training activities or program effectiveness using measurable metrics.

• Evaluates modes of training delivery (such as competency-based, in-person, or virtual) to optimize training effectiveness, costs, and student outcomes, and develop alternative methods if expected improvements are not seen.

• Collects, systematizes, and analyzes program and student data to ensure accurate record-keeping.

• Manages inventory of training materials and supplies and oversee the maintenance and upkeep of training equipment.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including college employees, students, community partners, and business clients.

• Contacts potential employers to arrange onsite visits and interviews for students.

• Keeps up with developments in the area of expertise.

• Partners with the marketing team to design and implement promotional strategies and materials for programs.

• Coordinates with staff for data input of all course demographics and accurate record keeping of programs.

• Participates in campus committees as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Construction Trades, Business, or related field and three (3) years of directly related work experience such as technical trainer, journeyperson, project manager, industry inspector, etc. or a combination of education and experience to total five (5) years.

• Knowledge of modern principles and practices relating to adult education or teaching with an emphasis on trades and the construction industry.

• Demonstrated experience managing and/or supervising individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt curriculum to specific industry applications.

• Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours to include evening and weekend hours.

• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.

• Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that respects the varied life experiences and socio-economic backgrounds of all community college students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Post-Secondary Education, Workforce Development, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Direct experience working with Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs, specifically navigating Department of Labor (DOL) reporting systems and compliance standards.

• An established professional network within Iowa and Cedar Valley areas trade and industry sector to facilitate quick partnerships and student placements.

• Current industry-recognized credentials (e.g., Journeyman status, OSHA-30, or NCCER Instructor Certification).

Working Conditions

Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with occasional weekend or evening hours based on community/program need.

Work is performed in an office and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.

Employment Status

Full-time, exempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).

• Salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education and experience and internal equity.

• The salary/wage range for this position begins at $56,093.

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/employment

  • Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:

    • Explain how you view the Earn and Learn philosophy?

    • What is your approach to safety and compliance?

    • Share how you build long-term professional relationships/partnerships.

    • Provide an example of training, coordination of a program, or other experience with instruction.

  • Submit/upload a resume.

  • Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.

  • Application deadline: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

  • Priority screening is set to begin on: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

• Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.

All application materials must be submitted by Tuesday, May 19, 2026 by 11:59 PM CST.

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Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices. It is the policy of Hawkeye Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015, 319-296-4405, email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: 303-844-5695 FAX: 303-844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Denver@ed.gov.3.

If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.