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Workforce Development Coordinator
Ascension · Austin, TX
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About the Role
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Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Seton Administrative Offices
Department/Specialty: Workforce Grants
Schedule: Day Shift | Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p
**Requires Frequent Travel in Austin & Surrounding Areas**
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
About the Job
How you'll make an impact in this role
- Orchestrate High-Impact Workforce Initiatives: Lead, coordinate, and execute career and workforce development engagements across regional high schools and community organization networks.
- Cultivate Strategic Community Ecosystems: Build and maintain high-value, collaborative partnerships with government entities, civic organizations, and local school district leadership to expand program visibility.
- Command Outreach Logistics & Communication: Serve as the professional, public-facing ambassador for the organization, systematically scheduling contact points and leading community-wide presentations.
- Drive Data-Driven Accountability: Meticulously track, audit, and analyze regional workforce metrics, documenting all outreach efforts and contact history to evaluate program efficacy.
- Execute Agile Project Coordination: Manage multiple community projects and timelines simultaneously, deploying strong problem-solving skills to navigate fluid logistics or changing school schedules.
- Maintain Meticulous Time Management: Autonomously balance desk-based administrative reporting with heavy, field-based community deployment and local travel.
- What minimum qualifications you'll need
Education
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
What additional preferences you'll need
- Elite Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of collaborating across complex institutions (government, school boards, and non-profits).
- Project & Event Logistics Mastery: Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to take an engagement from concept to successful execution in the field.
- Analytical Attention to Detail: Proven ability to capture, organize, and track operational data and metrics across specialized outreach databases or reporting systems.
- Agility & Advanced Problem-Solving: A self-motivated, flexible professional who thrives in a dynamic, community-facing environment and can problem-solve on the fly.
- Mobility & Independence: Must possess excellent time-management skills and the willingness to engage in routine local travel across the regional territory.
- Workforce Development Tenure: Prior experience working directly within a workforce development program, career counseling, or community pipeline initiative is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Orchestrate High-Impact Workforce Initiatives: Lead, coordinate, and execute career and workforce development engagements across regional high schools and community organization networks.
- Cultivate Strategic Community Ecosystems: Build and maintain high-value, collaborative partnerships with government entities, civic organizations, and local school district leadership to expand program visibility.
- Command Outreach Logistics & Communication: Serve as the professional, public-facing ambassador for the organization, systematically scheduling contact points and leading community-wide presentations.
- Drive Data-Driven Accountability: Meticulously track, audit, and analyze regional workforce metrics, documenting all outreach efforts and contact history to evaluate program efficacy.
- Execute Agile Project Coordination: Manage multiple community projects and timelines simultaneously, deploying strong problem-solving skills to navigate fluid logistics or changing school schedules.
- Maintain Meticulous Time Management: Autonomously balance desk-based administrative reporting with heavy, field-based community deployment and local travel.