Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Heartland Community College
Job overview
The Coordinator at Challenger Learning Center manages STEM program operations to enhance educational experiences and community engagement.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves scheduling and logistics management, educator support, outreach to increase enrollment, marketing coordination, data tracking and analysis, and maintaining operational documentation.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree, strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and comfort working with diverse groups and K-8 students; experience in K-12 education and Salesforce or PeopleSoft is preferred.
Work environment and culture
Heartland Community College values equity, diversity, inclusion, and fosters a welcoming, collegial campus culture.
Company information
Heartland Community College is an educational institution emphasizing STEM learning and community partnership.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Normal, IL, requiring on-campus, in-person presence with occasional evening and weekend work.
Application process
Applications received by July 14, 2025, receive priority consideration, with ongoing review thereafter.
Company overview
Heartland Community College is a public community college located in Normal, Illinois, serving the educational needs of the surrounding communities. It offers a variety of associate degree programs, certificates, and continuing education opportunities to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions or entry into the workforce. The college generates revenue primarily through tuition fees, state funding, and grants. Established in 1990, Heartland has grown to become an integral part of the local education landscape, emphasizing accessible and affordable education with a focus on student success and community engagement.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your organizational skills and experience managing program logistics, especially in educational or STEM-related settings, to match the Coordinator role at Heartland Community College's Challenger Learning Center.
Emphasize proficiency with tools like Salesforce and Microsoft Office, your ability to handle scheduling, data tracking, and outreach efforts, and your communication skills with diverse groups including educators and K-8 students.
Apply through multiple channels such as Heartland Community College’s official career site, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with staff in the Challenger Learning Center or Continuing Education division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about recent outreach initiatives, expressing enthusiasm for STEM education, or inquiring how the center adapts programming for diverse student groups.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'program scheduling,' 'Salesforce,' 'data-driven outreach,' 'educator engagement,' and 'STEM learning experiences' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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