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Workforce Placement Coordinator for Skilled Trades and Industrial Trades Pathways

Position Number: 7187534
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Construction & Building Trades

Workforce Placement Coordinator for Skilled Trades and Industrial Trades Pathways

Community College of Aurora

Salary: $72,100.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 240281

Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

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POSITION SUMMARY
The Community College of Aurora is expanding workforce pathways that connect residents to high-demand careers. For example, through the Commerce City Promise program, residents are enrolling in short-term credential programs aligned with skilled and industrial trades careers, including construction, manufacturing, and diesel mechanics.
The Workforce Placement Coordinator for Skilled and Industrial Trades Pathways plays a critical role in supporting CCA workforce program graduates across the Aurora and Commerce City locations as they transition from training into employment. This position focuses on connecting students to job opportunities aligned with their skills, credentials, and career goals.
In this role, the Workforce Placement Coordinator for Skilled and Industrial Trades Pathways will build strong relationships with local employers, coordinate interviews and hiring opportunities, and help students successfully move from credential completion into the workforce. The position will also help in the development of internship and work-based learning pipelines, strengthening the connection between training programs and workforce needs.
As part of Community College of Aurora's Career Coaching & Readiness team, this position contributes to collaborative partnerships, such as the City of Commerce City and the City of Aurora, to drive employment outcomes and support continuous program improvement through data tracking and employer engagement.

OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student Placement & Career Support

Connect students completing training programs, including the skilled trades, with employment opportunities aligned with their career goals.
Assist students with job search strategies including resume preparation, interview preparation, and application support.
Coordinate interviews, hiring events, and employer introductions.
Support students as they transition from training into employment.

Employer Partnerships & Workforce Development

Build and maintain relationships with employers in high-demand industries with a core focus in construction and the skilled trades while also supporting students in manufacturing, diesel mechanics, and other related industrial fields as needed.
Identify hiring needs and create direct employment pathways.
Support employers in understanding the skills and credentials students gain through training programs.
Develop and coordinate internship and work-based learning opportunities that connect students to industry experience.
Collaborate with internal programs local governments, and community partners to strengthen workforce pathways.

Program Operations, Data & Community Engagement

Track student placement outcomes including employment, internships, and employer partnerships.
Maintain organized records of employer partnerships and placement efforts.
Contribute to reporting that measures program effectiveness and impact.
Representthe programs at workforce events,hiring fairs, andcommunity meetings.
Promote workforce training opportunities and employment pathways to Commerce City and City of Aurora residents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

3+years of experience in workforce development, job placement, employer engagement, career services, or related fields.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain employer, industry partners, or community organization partnerships.
Experience supporting individuals in job search or workforce training programs.
Previous demonstrated experience coordinating programs, events, or workforce initiatives.
Prior knowledge of data tracking, managing records, or using database systems.
Ability to travel locally within the city of Aurora, Denver metro region, and surrounding communities to attend community events and employer meetings as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior experience in community college workforce or training programs.
Demonstrated ability to support adult learners and/or nontraditional students.
Bilingual Spanish/English skills.
Familiarity with high-demand industry sectors such as healthcare, construction, or IT.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated salary is $72,100.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: The posting window is from 05/26/2026 to 11:59PM on 05/28/2026.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter clearly shows how the applicant's professional experiences align with the minimum qualifications, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

A complete online application
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
A copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

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Notice to all Applicants:

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Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

Colorado Residency Requirement:

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7187534&targetURL= with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at (303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/auroraccco/jobs/5348565/workforce-placement-coordinator-for-skilled-trades-and-industrial-trades-pathways

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